Bob Brewer-United States Attorney for the Southern District of California
08 8, 2019 at 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
Robert S. Brewer, Jr., a decorated Vietnam War veteran, former prosecutor and prominent San Diego litigator for decades, was sworn in on January 16, 2019, as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of California by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Barry Ted Moskowitz.
As the United States Attorney, Bob is the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for prosecuting and defending the interests of the United States in one of the busiest judicial districts in the nation.
President Trump nominated Bob to serve as U.S. Attorney for this district on June 25, 2018, upon the recommendation of U.S. Senators Kamala Harris and Dianne Feinstein. The full Senate unanimously confirmed his appointment on January 2, 2019.
Bob will talk about the San Diego U.S. Attorney’s office since he took over in January. He will briefly discuss the 2 year process of getting appointed and gaining Senate confirmation. Bob will then cover the organization, challenges, priorities, and accomplishments of the office.
