U.S. District Court Appoints Craig H. Missakian As United States Attorney For The Northern District Of California

SAN FRANCISCO – The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has approved the appointment of Craig H. Missakian as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of California.  Chief U.S. District Judge Richard Seeborg administered the oath of office to U.S. Attorney Missakian this afternoon.

Mr. Missakian has been serving in the position of United States Attorney since May 27, 2025, following his appointment for 120 days by Attorney General Pamela Bondi, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 546.

“I am grateful to the judges of the Northern District of California for their decision and for the opportunity to continue working with the talented women and men of this Office to serve the people of this remarkable district.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office is entrusted with the important responsibilities of protecting our communities and upholding the rule of law, and our commitment to the mission remains deep and unwavering,” said United States Attorney Missakian.

As the United States Attorney, Mr. Missakian serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the Northern District of California, home to nearly nine million residents in 15 counties spanning from Del Norte in the north to Monterey in the south, more than 300 public companies centered in Silicon Valley, and three major metropolitan areas in San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.