The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri announced on Nov. 25 the hiring of eight new attorneys, including a judge, law clerks, and state prosecutors.
This development is significant as it brings additional expertise to the office responsible for investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, enforcing civil rights, and representing the interests of the United States across 49 counties in eastern Missouri.
U.S. Attorney Thomas C. Albus said, “I am very pleased to welcome this group of talented lawyers to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. I know they are anxious to dig in and assist the great, cooperative law enforcement community in the St. Louis region.” Albus also said that more hires are expected soon: “The good news is that we have even more people in our hiring pipeline and anticipate adding more AUSAs and much needed support and administrative staff to our team in the coming months.”
Among those joining are Dereck Basinger (civil division), Teresa Bomkamp (national security unit), Thomas Farrell (homeland security task force), Samuel Freedlund (violent crime unit), Joseph Green (violent crime unit), Onalee Irwin (civil division), Sila Karacal (national security unit), and Jeffrey Pauck (homeland security task force). These individuals bring experience from prior roles as clerks for federal judges, private practice attorneys, military service members, prosecutors at county levels, an associate circuit judge position, and other legal backgrounds.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office advances community well-being by working with various entities to prevent crime and improve quality of life according to its official website. The office uses both the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse in St. Louis and Rush H. Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse in Cape Girardeau as noted on its official website. It operates under the United States Department of Justice as stated on its official website.
According to information detailed on its official website, this office investigates crimes such as terrorism or fraud while enforcing civil rights laws through collaboration with law enforcement agencies throughout its jurisdiction.
Looking ahead, Albus indicated that further additions will be made not only among Assistant United States Attorneys but also within support roles necessary for fulfilling their responsibilities across eastern Missouri.
