Divisions

Executive Leadership

A. Lance Crick, First Assistant U.S. Attorney

The First Assistant U.S. Attorney (FAUSA) is the second-highest ranking official in the U.S. Attorney's Office. The FAUSA assists in the executive management of the office and supervises a staff of nearly 120 attorneys and professional staff between our four offices. 

Administrative Division

Raul Cruz, Administrative Officer

The mission of the Administrative Division is to provide consistent and effective administrative services and support to the employees and programs of the United States Attorney's Office.

The Administrative Division is responsible for planning and executing a comprehensive range of administrative services that support the mission of the United States Attorney's Office. The Division is managed by the Administrative Officer, who is the principal advisor to the United States Attorney and the District on administrative matters. The Administrative Officer provides guidance on the management and use of the District's physical, financial and human resources and on administrative policies, procedures, and practices.  Administrative programs include: human resources; financial management; space and facilities; systems and information technology; case files, records and docketing; telecommunication services; procurement; security services; and mail.

Appellate, Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation Division

Carrie Fisher Sherard, Chief

The Appellate, Asset Forfeiture and Financial Litigation Division represents the interests of the federal government in a wide variety of areas, including the handling of appeals from district court, the forfeiture of assets obtained by criminals and the collection of debts owed to victims of crime and the federal government.

Civil Division

Beth Warren, Chief

Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office represent the interests of the federal government in all civil litigation involving the United States, its departments and agencies and federal employees in the District of South Carolina. Civil cases represent a significant portion of the caseload of the office of the United States Attorney and cover a broad and diverse subject matter.

Criminal Division

Benjamin Garner, Chief

The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting individuals and organizations for violations of federal laws. Criminal AUSAs handle some of the most complex and consequential cases in the federal system, working every day to protect the safety, rights, and security of the communities we serve. As the largest division in the district, criminal prosecutors are stationed in each of our four offices to ensure broad coverage and rapid response to every region in South Carolina.

The Criminal Division is organized into three sections, each with a specialized mission:

Major Crimes Section This section focuses on prosecuting violent crimes, firearms violations, violations of immigration laws, and narcotics offenses. Prosecutors work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to identify and bring to justice the most dangerous offenders who threaten public safety. Through coordinated initiatives, we target violent criminals and support efforts to reduce violence in our communities.

White Collar, Child Exploitation, and Human Trafficking Section This section investigates and prosecutes financial fraud, healthcare fraud, public corruption, human trafficking, and crimes involving the exploitation of children. These cases often involve sophisticated schemes and vulnerable victims, and our prosecutors work diligently with our law enforcement partners to protect the integrity of public institutions, safeguard taxpayer resources, and defend those who cannot defend themselves.

Narcotics and Organized Crime Section This section leads proactive investigations into criminal organizations, including gangs and large‑scale narcotics traffickers. Prosecutors collaborate with federal task forces and other partners to dismantle drug trafficking networks, disrupt organized crime, and address emerging threats identified by the Homeland Security Task Force.