The Northern District of Texas, which serves Dallas and surrounding North Texas communities, announced on September 3 that its staff of assistant U.S. attorneys has topped the 100‑attorney mark. The milestone reflects the largest hiring wave in the office’s history.
Why the expansion matters locally
Since U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould took office in November 2025, more than 40 new prosecutors have joined the team. The recruits were drawn from a mix of experienced state and federal prosecutors, former federal judicial clerks, military veterans, private‑sector litigators, and attorneys with backgrounds in complex criminal and civil cases. Several moved to Dallas specifically to serve the district.
Raybould said his immediate priority was to “build the strongest, most capable prosecutorial team this office has ever had.” He added that North Texas is one of the nation’s fastest‑growing regions, and the office must keep pace with evolving threats such as violent crime, drug and human trafficking, child exploitation, financial fraud, corporate misconduct, cyber intrusions, and national‑security challenges.
Impact on the community
The expanded team will bolster the district’s capacity to prosecute over 1,500 defendants each year and to represent the federal government in civil lawsuits, including fraud against government programs. With a jurisdiction covering roughly 96,000 square miles and serving nearly 9 million residents, the additional attorneys are expected to improve response times and case outcomes across Dallas, Fort Worth, Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Wichita Falls, and other North Texas locales.
Federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Homeland Security Investigations regularly refer cases to the office, and the hiring surge aims to ensure those referrals are handled efficiently.
Recruitment sources
The new hires came from law firms, prosecutor’s offices, judicial clerkships, and other legal positions nationwide, with alumni from Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, Baylor, Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, and the University of Notre Dame.
While the Justice Department did not disclose the exact new headcount, the cost of the hiring expansion, or the distribution of attorneys among the district’s locations, the announcement underscores a clear commitment to protecting North Texas families and businesses from increasingly complex criminal threats.
Looking ahead
Raybould emphasized that the office will continue to invest in personnel and resources to match the region’s rapid population and economic growth. The hiring surge signals a proactive federal response that aligns with the community’s need for safety, justice, and strong legal representation.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
