ALBUQUERQUE — United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez of the District of New Mexico has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys (AGAC). Established in 1973, the AGAC plays a crucial role in advising the Attorney General on policy, procedure, and management matters that affect the U.S. Attorneys' Offices and helps elevate the voices of U.S. Attorneys concerning vital issues within the Department of Justice.
Garland expressed his appreciation for the perspective that the newest members of the Committee would bring on behalf of federal prosecutors and their respective communities across the nation. He highlighted the commitment of United States Attorneys to upholding the rule of law, ensuring national security, and safeguarding civil rights.
Uballez expressed his honor at advising Attorney General Garland and representing the needs of New Mexico, the Tenth Circuit, and the dedicated civil servants serving southwestern communities. He emphasized the importance of strong partnerships in addressing the various challenges faced and expressed pride in collaborating with U.S. Attorneys from around the country to shape Department policy and develop innovative strategies to better serve their communities.
Uballez, who assumed office on May 24, 2022, was appointed by President Biden and serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the District of New Mexico. Additionally, he holds the position of vice-chair of the Native American Issues Subcommittee within the AGAC, and he is a member of several other subcommittees, including Border & Immigration, Environmental Justice and Environmental Issues, Office Management and Budget, and Violent and Organized Crime.
Before his confirmation as United States Attorney, Uballez served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the District of New Mexico, where he led investigations into organized crime and prosecuted cases involving child sexual abuse, human trafficking, transnational and organized crime, and violent crime. He also gained experience as an Assistant District Attorney in the First and Second Judicial District Attorney’s Offices of New Mexico, handling cases related to crimes against children, community and drug crimes, domestic violence, and driving while intoxicated offenses.
The AGAC consists of 14 United States Attorneys, with U.S. Attorney Damian Williams (SDNY) serving as the Committee’s Chair and U.S. Attorney Gary Restaino (DAZ) as the Vice-Chair. Other members include U.S. Attorney Ryan Buchanan (NDGA), U.S. Attorney Matthew Graves (DDC), U.S. Attorney Alamdar Hamdani (SDTX), U.S. Attorney Gregory Harris (CDIL), U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh (WDVA), U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger (DMN), U.S. Attorney Darcie McElwee (DME), U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan (WDPA), U.S. Attorney Kenneth Parker (SDOH), U.S. Attorney Breon Peace (EDNY), and U.S. Attorney Natalie Wight (DOR).