U.S. Attorney

Vikas Khanna, chair of Sills Cummis & Gross PC’s white collar practice group
Jul 21, 2025

Former acting US Attorney Khanna joins Sills Cummis & Gross

As chair of the Newark-based firm's white collar practice group, Vikas Khanna will advise corporations, boards, executives, governmental leaders and individuals who face government investigations, regulatory scrutiny and complex litigation.

John Giordano was appointed the 64th U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. He was officially sworn in March 3, 2025.
Mar 6, 2025

Giordano sworn in as New Jersey’s new US attorney

Stepping into the role vacated by Philip Sellinger, the Burlington County native was appointed on an interim basis and can hold the job for a maximum of 120 days, the New Jersey Globe noted.

Judge chair and gavel
Dec 26, 2024

NJ US Attorney Sellinger announces resignation

It is customary for an incoming administration to appoint its own U.S. attorneys. President-elect Donald Trump has not yet announced whom he plans to pick to fill the role for the New Jersey District.

Aug 4, 2022

Bergen pharmacy admits to illegal opioid distribution, kickback scheme

According to court documents the company, "knowingly filled prescriptions for controlled substances ... for patients exhibiting suspicious and drug-seeking behavior, including patients that repeatedly requested early refills, paid thousands of dollars in cash for their prescriptions, or requested that prescriptions be sent to suspicious or inappropriate locations, including hotels, casinos and ele[...]