Peter Keisler | |
|---|---|
 | |
| United States Attorney General | |
Acting | |
| In office September 18, 2007 – November 9, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Paul Clement (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Michael Mukasey |
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division | |
| In office July 1, 2003 – September 18, 2007 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Robert McCallum Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Katsas |
| United States Associate Attorney General | |
Acting | |
| In office June 24, 2002 – July 1, 2003 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jay Stephens |
| Succeeded by | Robert McCallum Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 13, 1960 Hempstead, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA, JD) |
Peter Douglas Keisler (born October 13, 1960) is an American lawyer whose 2006 nomination by President George W. Bush to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit became embroiled in partisan controversy. He is a partner at the firm of Sidley Austin in Washington, D.C., and used to be the Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Civil Division at the U.S. Department of Justice. Upon the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, until November 9, 2007, he was also the Acting Attorney General of the United States.