Memphis, TN – United States Attorney Kevin G. Ritz has announced his resignation, effective September 18, 2024. In his statement, Ritz expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee and thanked President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, the United States Senate, and Congressman Steve Cohen for their support.
Ritz stated, “It has been such a tremendous honor to serve our country in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for 19 years—and to lead the office for the last two years. I’m especially lucky to have served as an Assistant United States Attorney and as United States Attorney in my hometown of Memphis. I am immensely proud to say that the United States is the only client I have ever had.”
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During his tenure, Ritz supervised the prosecution of all federal crimes and the litigation of all civil matters within the 22 counties of the Western District of Tennessee. Prior to his role as U.S. Attorney, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney for 17 years, including 12 years as Appellate Chief.
Ritz, who grew up in Memphis and attended Memphis City Schools, will continue to reside in Memphis with his family. He concluded his statement by thanking the women and men of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for their hard work and commitment to promoting and defending the interests of the United States.
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