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Government

Jan. 30, 2009

Strong Batch of U.S. Attorney Contenders Lines Up in L.A.

A lengthy list of lawyers are lining up to be the next top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who has been tasked with vetting and recommending nominees to the White House, is not yet accepting applications for the job because the post is still occupied.

By Robert Iafolla and Ciaran McEvoy
Daily Journal Staff Writers

WASHINGTON - A lengthy list of lawyers are lining up to be the next top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, but California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is not yet accepting applications for the job because the post is still occupied, according to attorneys familiar with the process.

Thus far, seven people have confirmed to the Daily Journal their intention to apply to become U.S. Attorney for...

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