April Leon
Acting United States Attorney // Middle District of Louisiana
As Acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana, Mrs. Leon serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the district, which encompasses a nine-parish area with a population of approximately one million people. In this role, she oversees the investigation and litigation of all criminal and civil cases brought on behalf of the United States.
Mrs. Leon expressed her dedication to the mission of the Department of Justice, stating, “I am honored to continue my commitment to public service as Acting United States Attorney and look forward to working collaboratively with our federal, state, and local partners.”
With over fifteen years of prosecutorial experience, Mrs. Leon is a seasoned career prosecutor. Before assuming her current role, she served as the First Assistant United States Attorney, the second-highest ranking position in the office. She also previously worked as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Special Matters Unit.
Mrs. Leon holds a Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, where she earned recognition as a member of the moot court and mock trial competition teams. During law school, she externed at the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office as a Special Assistant Rule 20 Prosecutor and tried her first case as a prosecutor before graduating. Mrs. Leon is also a magna cum laude graduate of Howard University.
Dates of Service: 2026 – Present
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