U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona is recruiting🔎 exceptional applicants to fill two vacancies for Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal) in its📍Yuma office. Assistant U.S. Attorney positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as training and experience progress. The District of Arizona is composed of approximately 180 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) spread across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Because of its size and location, the District of Arizona faces unique geographical challenges and resources demands. In addition to sharing a 375- mile border with Mexico, the office also handles one of the most robust Indian Country dockets in the country. As a result, the office's charging figures are consistently among the highest of all United States Attorney's Offices. 💻 Apply now (Public): https://lnkd.in/gikfc9F4. 🗓️ Applications have been extended to June 17, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona is recruiting🔎 exceptional applicants to fill 12 vacancies for Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal) in its📍Phoenix Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. The District of Arizona is composed of approximately 180 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) spread across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Because of its size and location, the District of Arizona faces unique geographical challenges and resources demands. In addition to sharing a 375-mile border with Mexico, the office also handles one of the most robust Indian Country dockets in the country. As a result, the office's charging figures are consistently among the highest of all United States Attorney's Offices. 💻 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gmauKKgC. 🗓️ Applications are due by June 22, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.

U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine was recently appointed to the Attorney General's Advisory Committee. He brings an Arizona voice to the committee with expertise in leading an office that regularly oversees prosecutions and law enforcement operations critical to the safety of the American people, to include protecting our national security interests and countering fraud, violent crime, illegal immigration, and foreign terrorist organizations like the Sinaloa and Jalisco New Generation cartels. Courchaine has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona for just over a year, leading over 300 attorneys and staff across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff.

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona is recruiting🔎 exceptional applicants to fill one vacancy for an Assistant U.S. Attorney (Criminal) in its📍Yuma office. The District of Arizona is composed of approximately 180 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) spread across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Because of its size and location, the District of Arizona faces unique geographical challenges and resources demands. In addition to sharing a 375- mile border with Mexico, the office also handles one of the most robust Indian Country dockets in the country. As a result, the office's charging figures are consistently among the highest of all United States Attorney's Offices. 💻 Apply now (Public): https://lnkd.in/gikfc9F4. 🗓️ Applications have been extended to June 1, 2026, 11:59 pm ET.

Ofelia Hernandez Salas, a Mexican national, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after running a prolific smuggling organization that operated at the U.S.-Mexico border, facilitating the travel of hundreds of aliens into the United States from places like Yemen, Pakistan, UAE, Russia, Egypt, and El Salvador, and Mexico. Yesterday, U.S. Attorney Tim Courchaine spoke to Ch 12's Sean Rice about the case, the problems that come with human smuggling, and action being taken by the District of Arizona to bring these criminals to justice. Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gxJW84_7

Thank you to the brave men and women in uniform who put everything on the line to protect us. During #PoliceWeek2026, we recognize the officers we have lost and extend our deepest condolences to their loved ones. #PoliceWeek #LawEnforcement

Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine and leaders from the Districts of Nevada and Northern California, announced the newly formed West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, aimed at targeting fraudsters across the three states. Yesterday U.S. Attorney Courchaine spoke with ABC15 Arizona's Fay Fredricks about what that means for prosecutions in Arizona. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gZhw3i8g

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona joined communities nationwide in observing National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 19-25. As part of that observation, the Office recognized individuals and organizations from Arizona for their dedicated work to support victims of crime. The Salt River Police Department Honor Guard began the ceremony with the posting of the colors. Afterward, U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Macdonald, guest speaker for the event, thanked those in attendance for their commitment to the justice system and for their work with victims. “The Crime Victims’ Rights Act gives victims the legal right to be heard, to be informed, to be present, and to be treated with fairness and respect," said U.S. Magistrate Judge Macdonald. "These are not courtesies. They are rights—enforceable, codified, and hard won through decades of advocacy by people like all of you in this room.” “To our survivors,” he said, “Your voice has shaped every reform in this space. Every meaningful change in how this country treats victims of crime has been driven at its core by someone who refused to be silenced. You are not peripheral to this movement. You are its foundation.” Following the judge’s remarks, U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine presented the awards. Learn more about those recognized here: https://lnkd.in/gam3heiw

On April 17, 2026, Francisco Juan Acevedo, 35, of Chandler, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to two consecutive life sentences plus additional prison time related to the shooting of three victims. On Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, at a family gathering on the Gila River Indian Community, Acevedo shot and killed his uncle, shot and seriously injured another uncle, and shot and seriously wounded a third victim. On Oct. 23, 2025, Acevedo was found guilty at trial of eight charges: one count of First Degree–Premeditated Murder, one count of Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, two counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, three counts of Assault Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury, and one count of Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.  “My thoughts are with the victims of this terrible crime and their families, as they continue to deal with heartbreak and long-term injuries. Mr. Acevedo’s sentence of life in prison is just,” said U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine. “This week is National Crime Victims’ Rights week, where we recognize those affected by unthinkable crimes as well as the individuals who advocate for them. I am especially proud of the dedicated work of Tribal police, special agents, victim specialists, and assistant U.S. attorneys who fight every day to give voice to victims and mete out justice on their behalf.” "The toll of these crimes has a devastating and long-lasting impact on tribal families,” said FBI Phoenix Special Agent in Charge Rebecca Day. “Collaborating with our partners, FBI Phoenix will continue to aggressively investigate the most serious offenses on tribal lands and pursue justice for victims in Indian Country." The investigation was conducted by the Gila River Police Department and the FBI’s Phoenix Division. The prosecution was handled by Raynette Logan and Vinnie Lichvar, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona, Phoenix.

U.S. Attorney Tim Courchaine and U.S. Attorneys from New Mexico, Southern California, and West Texas recently came together in Arizona for discussions regarding the security of the southern border, which included a flight along the border. The leaders also traveled to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson for briefings with military and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Under the leadership of President Trump and the Department of Justice, law enforcement and federal prosecutors have been empowered to uphold the laws they swore to protect, including immigration laws, helping to secure our southern border.