Russell named acting U.S. Attorney for Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. -- Federal court cases in Nebraska will soon have a new lead attorney.

Steven A. Russell, who has served the bulk of his career as a prosecutor, has been named as acting U.S. Attorney. He takes over following the retirement of interim U.S. Attorney Jan Sharp. Russell's appointment will be effective on May 28.

Russell, a 1982 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, has been with the United States Attorney’s Office since 1985. Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Russell worked in private practice and as a Deputy Hall County Attorney. Russell is originally from Richmond, Indiana. 

During his tenure with the Department of Justice, Russell has handled a wide variety of cases, both civil and criminal, and currently serves as the District of Nebraska’s First Assistant United States Attorney. Russell will serve until a new U.S. Attorney is appointed by the President.