Carla Freedman Concludes Her Service as United States Attorney

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Carla B. Freedman announced the conclusion of her tenure as United States Attorney, effective immediately.

Ms. Freedman was sworn in on October 8, 2021. Ms. Freedman previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Syracuse office of the Northern District of New York from 2007 through 2021.  She was a Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney and the Narcotics Chief from February 2018 through 2021.  She also served as Deputy Narcotics Chief from 2016 through 2018.

Ms. Freedman stated: “For over 17 years, I have had the honor and privilege of working at the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York, first as an Assistant United States Attorney, and for the past three years, leading the office as the United States Attorney. During my tenure I have had the good fortune to work with some of the finest public servants in my office as well as with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. I could not be more proud of the work and accomplishments we have achieved in the pursuit of justice, always with integrity and commitment to the rule of law.”

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Hanlon now serves as Acting United States Attorney.