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Russ Ferguson was sworn in on Tuesday as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. 

As U.S. Attorney, Ferguson now serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the Western District, leading an office of nearly 100 federal prosecutors and support personnel, serving 32 counties across western North Carolina, including Polk. 

“It is the honor of a lifetime to serve as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina,” said Mr. Ferguson. “I am fortunate to be coming into a well-regarded office with some of the best lawyers in North Carolina.”  

Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March 3, Ferguson took the oath of office administered by United States District Judge Frank D. Whitney. 

Ferguson brings 16 years of significant legal experience to his new role. He began his legal career as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where he tried 28 cases to verdict. Before he was appointed U.S. Attorney, Ferguson was a partner at the international law firm of Womble Bond Dickinson, where he led the firm’s complex litigation group and handled complex civil and criminal cases. 

Ferguson has also served as a speaker and panelist for local and national events and has published numerous articles on topics related to civil and criminal law. He also serves on the Board of NourishUp, Charlotte’s food pantry and meals on wheels organization. 

He received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and earned his law degree and a master’s of law from Georgetown University Law Center. 

“I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for the people of my home state,” Ferguson said. “I thank Attorney General Bondi for trusting me to lead this office, and I pledge to serve with utmost integrity and dedication.”