United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama Announces Resignation

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA - United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross has announced his resignation effective August 24, 2024. Next month, he plans to enter private practice in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

Mr. Ross, a graduate of the University of South Carolina and the Duke University School of Law, joined the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Alabama in 2014 as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA). During the years that followed, Mr. Ross served as First Assistant U.S. Attorney and Acting U.S. Attorney. The United States District Court appointed him to the position of United States Attorney in April of this year.

During his tenure as an AUSA, Mr. Ross prosecuted a variety of cases, focusing primarily on white collar offenses and illegal opioid distribution cases. From 2019 through 2022, he was as the office's Senior Litigation Counsel, responsible for facilitating training for both new and experienced attorneys. As United States Attorney, Mr. Ross prioritized the prosecution of violent offenders, including those who possessed machine gun conversion devices, and narcotics dealers.

"It has been an honor to serve the people of the Middle District of Alabama over the past ten years," said Ross. "I am thankful to all the federal, state, and local law enforcement partners for their support during my time with the Justice Department. These agencies, in addition to the professional and talented staff at the U.S. Attorney's Office, are responsible for any achievements I had as a federal prosecutor and United States Attorney."

As of August 25, 2024, First Assistant Kevin P. Davidson will serve as Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District. A native of Birmingham, Mr. Davidson has served with the U.S. Attorney's Office since 2012, prosecuting a variety of crimes with a focus on violent and drug crimes.

Prior to joining the U.S. Attorney's Office, Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson served as a Deputy District Attorney in Montgomery County for eight years. Mr. Davidson is a graduate of Auburn University Montgomery. He received his law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law

The Middle District of Alabama covers 23 counties, and includes the cities of Alexander City, Andalusia, Auburn, Clanton, Dothan, Enterprise, Eufaula, Greenville, Montgomery, Opelika, Ozark, Phenix City, Prattville, Troy, and Wetumpka. The United States Attorney's Office is responsible for conducting all criminal and civil litigation in the district involving the United States government.