WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today applauded President Trump’s decision to nominate Justin Herdman for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio. The Northern District of Ohio consists of the 40 northern counties in Ohio and has offices in Cleveland, Toledo, Akron and Youngstown. Brown and Portman recommended the appointment of Justin Herdman for U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Ohio on February 3. Herdman must now be confirmed by the full U.S. Senate.

“Justin Herdman is an experienced prosecutor and public servant who has what it takes to serve Ohio’s Northern District,” said Brown. “He brings a broad range of experience to the table, which will help him tackle the important issues in northern Ohio like overseeing the consent decree in Cleveland and working to tackle our state’s opioid epidemic. I’m pleased to join Senator Portman in supporting his nomination.”

“Justin Herdman has the unique qualifications that are needed to lead as the next U.S. Attorney for the Northern District,” said Portman.  “His legal, military, and public service background, combined with his skill set addressing complex legal issues, makes him a strong candidate for this position that will serve the citizens of Ohio well.  I look forward to his approval by the full Senate so that we can work together to address the heroin epidemic impacting our state, combat human trafficking, and stop violent crime in our communities.” 

NOTE: On February 3, Portman and Brown recommended the appointment of Justin Herdman for U.S. Attorney.  Mr. Herdman is a Partner at the Jones Day law firm in Cleveland, Ohio.  He previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Cleveland, Ohio.  As a prosecutor, he litigated several terrorism cases and prosecuted highly complex matters.  Mr. Herdman has also served as an assistant district attorney in New York City.  He currently serves as a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force Reserve for Youngstown’s 910th Airlift Wing.  He received his law degree from Harvard Law School and his undergraduate degree from Ohio University.  He currently teaches as an adjunct professor of law at Case Western Reserve University.

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