Welcome to the United States Attorneys' Office - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is responsible for one of the nation's largest districts covering about 4,700 square miles with over 5 million people residing within its nine counties. The district is unique in its diversity, evident not only in its environment but also in its population. From a large metropolitan city to country farm to mountain town, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania represents a microcosm of the nation. Cultures from all parts of the world have migrated to this region and have established themselves as members of a Pennsylvania community.
With Philadelphia assigned as one of ten regional centers for federal agencies, federal resources within the district are abundant. As one of the nation's largest, the District Court has 37 sitting judges, 5 bankruptcy court judges and 11 magistrate judges. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, with 19 judges, is also located within the federal courthouse in the city. In addition to its historical sites, Philadelphia is home to major Department of Defense (DOD) buying commands, a bulk mail center, an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regional return center, and many other facilities.
In contrast to the urban character of its largest city, the district's eight other counties, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northhampton, reflect a mixture of settings and cultures. With the completion of a new interstate highway and the redevelopment of its regional airport, the Lehigh Valley cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton are now in a position to reap the benefits of the suburban expansion that has been occurring across the country. Chester, Montgomery and Bucks counties have recognized significant growth in both residential and business development based in large part to the success of the technology and retail industries. Lancaster County, with its farms and rolling hills, remains home to the Pennsylvania Dutch, farmers, tradesmen and other artisans who supply all of the district's communities with fresh produce, new home construction, crafts and many other products.
Philadelphia, both a city and county, is the country's fifth largest metropolis, housing over 1.4 million people, and the birthplace of our nation. The city is rich in historical significance including Independence National Historic Park, the home and resting place of Benjamin Franklin, and many other sites. Situated along the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, Philadelphia is a thriving seaport that is also noted for its world renowned educational system of colleges and universities, including four medical schools. Business is also well established in the fields of health care, government, insurance, and international travel and trade. Additionally, the city's economy is enhanced by its strategic location along the Northeast Corridor between New York and Washington and is serviced by multiple interstate highways, rail and an ever-expanding international airport.
February 26
Montgomery County Pastor Convicted Of Mortgage Fraud (Michael Wilkerson, Denise Haines)
February 25
Charges Alleged Trio Engaged In Home Buyer Credit Scam (Darlene Johnson, Sheryl McPhail, Tracey Hill) | Information.pdf
February 25
Member Of Philadelphia La Cosa Nostra Sentenced (Louis Fazzini)
February 22
New Jersey Man Admits To Scamming Nuns (Adriano Sotomayor)
February 22
Virginia Man Charged With Stealing Social Security Number (Ronnie Lee Durham) | Indictment.pdf
February 22
Tax Preparer Charged With Falsifying Returns to Increase Client Refunds (Miqueas Santana) | Information.pdf
February 21
New York Man Charged With Sex Trafficking Young Females (Justin Williams) | Indictment.pdf
February 21
Two Men Charged In Bank Fraud Conspiracy (Eric Young, Calvin Johnson) | Indictment.pdf
February 19
Tax Preparer Charged With Falsifying Returns to Increase Client Refunds (Shawn Sisco) | Indictment.pdf
February 15
Straw Buyer Gets Maximum Sentence (Kevin McGinty)
February 14
Former Treasurer Of A City Council Campaign Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge (John D. McDaniel)
February 13
Mortgage Broker And Loan Officer Sentenced For Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme (Dennis Nicholas, Bernadette Nicholas, Kevin McAllister)
February 12
Two Philadelphia Traffic Court Judges Plead Guilty In "Ticket-Fixing" Scheme (H. Warren Hogeland, Kenneth Miller)
February 8
Judge Sentences Canadian Man For Running "Grandson" Scheme (Anthony Oluwole Ojo)
February 7
Charges Allege $311 Million Global Hedge Fund Fraud Scheme (Helmut Kiener, John C. Tausche) | Indictment.pdf | Information.pdf
February 6
Former Treasurer Of A City Council Campaign Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge | Information.pdf
February 5
Indictment Charges Former Prison Guard With Smuggling (Dion Reid) | Indictment.pdf
January 31
Philadelphia Traffic Court Judges Indicted For Fraud | Indictment.pdf | Hogeland Information.pdf | Perri Information.pdf | Miller Information.pdf | Charges.pdf | Defendants.pdf
January 30
Florida Pharmacist Sentenced For Illegally Distributing Prescription Drugs (Wayne White)
January 29
New Jersey Businessman Indicted On Tax Charges (Mark Olkowski) | Indictment.pdf
January 29
Philadelphia Pill Mill Doctor Sentenced To Seven Years In Prison (Richard Minicozzi)
January 29
Former Philadelphia Police Officer Sentenced For Role In Steroid Distribution Case (Joseph McIntyre)
January 24
Indictment Alleged Social Security Scam (Raylene Wilson) | Indictment.pdf
January 24
Philadelphia Man Charged With Bank Robbery (Keith McCracken) | Indictment.pdf
January 24
Judge Sentences Former Bank Manager For Scheme That Closed Local Federal Credit Union (Ignacio Morales)
January 24
Man Who Threatened To Rob Bank With Explosives Is Sentenced (Dragos Ungurean)
January 24
Lansdale Man Charged In Multi-Million Dollar Mortgage Fraud Scheme (Willie G. Manley, Jr.) | Information.pdf
January 23
Federal Charges Allege Captors Held Adults With Disabilities In Subhuman Conditions To Carry Out Social Security Fraud (Linda Weston, Jean McIntosh, Gregory Thomas, Sr., Eddie Wright, Nicklaus Woodard) | Indictment.pdf | Charges Chart.pdf | Defendant Chart.pdf
January 22