Acting U.S. Attorney Chris Myers Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for North Dakota by Attorney General of the United States
Fargo North graduate to lead Federal prosecutors in North Dakota. Effective October 9, 2015, the Honorable Loretta Lynch, Attorney General of the United States, appointed Christopher C. Myers Interim United States Attorney for the District of North Dakota pursuant to 28 United States Code Section 546.
Myers is a graduate of Fargo North High School ('87) and North Dakota State University ('92). He earned his law degree and Master of Public Administration from Drake University in 1995.
Myers has been with the U.S. Attorney's office nearly 14 years. Since 2013 he has served as the First Assistant U.S. Attorney until becoming Acting U.S. Attorney on March 13, 2015. Prior to becoming an Assistant U.S. Attorney in 2002, Myers served as the Chief Assistant Clay County Attorney from 1998-2002. He has also served as an Assistant Cass County States Attorney and a Special Agent with the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Procedurally, after 120 days Chief United States District Judge Ralph Erickson will determine if the appointment should continue. If approved, Myers will serve as U.S. Attorney until the President of the United States nominates a U.S. Attorney for North Dakota and the United States Senate confirms the nominee pursuant to 28 United States Code Section 541.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys
