Kenneth Polite

Kenneth Polite
United States Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division
In office
July 21, 2021 – July 28, 2023
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byBrian Benczkowski
Succeeded byTBD
United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana
In office
September 20, 2013 – March 10, 2017
PresidentBarack Obama
Donald Trump
Preceded byJim Letten
Succeeded byPeter G. Strasser
Personal details
Born
Kenneth Allen Polite Jr.

1976 (age 47–48)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
SpouseFlorencia Greer
Children2
EducationHarvard 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]

  1. ^ "Kevin A. Polite (sic) Confirmed As DOJ Assistant Attorney General". Ebony. July 24, 2021. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. ^ Chandler, Natalie (March 7, 2016). "Honorees Chosen for 12th 'Leadership in Law' Class". New Orleans CityBusiness. Retrieved October 17, 2016.
  3. ^ Kunzelman, Michael (December 5, 2013). "Holder Lauds New U.S. Attorney in New Orleans Visit". The Advocate. Retrieved October 17, 2016.