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Government

Mar. 10, 2023

Izzy Ramsey confirmed as US attorney in San Francisco

Attorneys say he is a familiar presence in San Francisco federal courtrooms, as a prosecutor and defense lawyer, a fact they say helped him get the appointment in the first place and should serve him well on the job.

White-collar defense attorney Ismail J. “Izzy” Ramsey, a former federal prosecutor in San Francisco will take charge of the U.S. attorney’s office, where he will have to juggle major white-collar cases and politically significant — if less glamorous — gun and drug matters.

The U.S. Senate confirmed Ramsey’s nomination, made by President Joe Biden last year, on a voice vote this week.

“I’m honored to have been ch...

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