Northern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office Marks One Year of Veteran Hiring Push: One in Four New Hires Served in Uniform
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas said on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026, that its push to prioritize hiring military veterans has reached the one-year mark, with 25 percent of the personnel hired over the past 12 months having prior military service. The office is based in Dallas, Texas, and is led by U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould.
The initiative began in November 2025 and covers roles at every staffing level, including Assistant United States Attorneys, paralegal specialists, victim-witness advocates, investigator liaisons and administrative personnel. The office also expanded internal mentorship opportunities pairing newly hired veterans with seasoned staff and leadership.
"Veterans bring an unmatched sense of duty, integrity, and operational discipline to public service," Raybould said, adding that the leadership and perspective of new and long-serving veteran colleagues have made the office's mission to uphold the rule of law and protect communities significantly stronger.
The office said it also continued close collaboration with federal, state and local partners to protect the legal rights of active-duty service members and veterans under statutes such as the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
Several recently hired veterans described their move into prosecution work, including Assistant U.S. Attorney Adam Farrell, a former active-duty Air Force JAG officer, who said his uniform has changed but the privilege of serving his own community continues, and Robert C. Farmer III, a Marine Corps veteran now serving as an Assistant United States Attorney.
Qualified veterans interested in careers with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office are encouraged to visit USAJOBS or the office's website to view openings and learn more about veterans' preference in federal hiring. (Source: U.S. Department of Justice)
Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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