First Assistant United States Attorney
Daniel Hanlon

The First Assistant United States Attorney (FAUSA) serves as the senior legal and policy advisor to the United States Attorney on all criminal, civil, national security, and administrative matters, and oversees all personnel other than the United States Attorney.

Criminal Division
Lisa Fletcher, Chief

Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division investigate and prosecute violations of the federal criminal laws in the Northern District of New York. Our prosecutors handle cases involving a wide array of criminal activity including violent crimes, drug trafficking, immigration, firearms, child exploitation, fraud, public corruption, environmental crimes, and anti-terrorism. The Criminal Division also works with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to prevent and deter possible terrorism and related criminal activity.

Civil Division
Karen F. Lesperance, Chief

The Civil Division defends federal agencies and employees in tort claims, constitutional torts, medical malpractice, bankruptcy, and general civil litigation. It also pursues affirmative civil enforcement actions under, inter alia, the False Claims Act. The Civil Division includes a Financial Litigation Unit, which litigates debt collection issues and collects criminal and civil debts owed to the United States and others including judgments, fines, restitution, and penalties.

Appellate Division
Rajit S. Dosanjh, Chief

The Appellate Division is responsible for the litigation of criminal appeals arising from our prosecutions and the oversight of our civil appeals. The responsibilities of the Appellate Division include writing briefs and presenting arguments in Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, assisting other AUSAs in drafting and editing briefs, and conducting moot courts and otherwise preparing AUSAs for oral arguments.

Administrative Division
Michelle Jaeger, Administrative Officer

The mission of the Administration Division is to provide consistent and effective administrative services and support to the employees and programs of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.

The Administrative Division is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive range of administrative services that support the mission of the United States Attorney's Office. The Division is managed by the Administrative Officer, who is the principal advisor to the United States Attorney and the District on administrative matters. The Administrative Officer provides guidance on the management and use of the District's financial, manpower, and physical resources, and on administrative policies, procedures, and practices. Administrative programs include: human resources management; financial management; space management; systems and information management; automated litigation support; case management and docketing; telecommunication services; procurement; mail; records; and document reproduction services.