Kenneth Polite | |
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| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division | |
| In office July 21, 2021 – July 28, 2023 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Brian Benczkowski |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana | |
| In office September 20, 2013 – March 10, 2017 | |
| President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Jim Letten |
| Succeeded by | Peter G. Strasser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kenneth Allen Polite Jr. 1976 (age 47–48) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Spouse | Florencia Greer |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Harvard University (AB) Georgetown University (JD) |
Kenneth Allen Polite Jr. (born 1976) is an American lawyer who previously served as the assistant attorney general for the criminal division in the United States Department of Justice from 2021 to 2023.[1] He also served as a United States attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana from 2013 to 2017.[2][3]
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- ^ Chandler, Natalie (March 7, 2016). "Honorees Chosen for 12th 'Leadership in Law' Class". New Orleans CityBusiness. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
- ^ Kunzelman, Michael (December 5, 2013). "Holder Lauds New U.S. Attorney in New Orleans Visit". The Advocate. Retrieved October 17, 2016.