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U.S. Marshals' Biographies

U.S. Marshals' Biographies

Tennessee

David G. Jolley

Marshal David G. Jolley

David G. Jolley was appointed U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee by President Donald J. Trump. Marshal Jolley previously served as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee. He was appointed to the Western Tennessee U.S. Marshal position in February 2002 by President George W. Bush and served until April 2009.

Denny W. King

Marshal Denny W. King

On March 01, 2019, Denny King was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Middle District of Tennessee. Denny W. King began his law enforcement career in 1973, as a Patrolman with the Lafollette, Tennessee, Police Department.

Tyreece L. Miller

Marshal Tyreece L. Miller

Tyreece L. Miller was sworn in as the United States Marshal for the Western District of Tennessee on July 10, 2020. Marshal Miller is responsible for the management, administration, and direction of operations throughout the district.

Texas

Jose Soto

Acting U.S. Marshal Jose Soto

Jose Soto was designated by the Attorney General to serve as the Acting United States Marshal (USM) for the Eastern District of Texas in January 2025.

Sean A. Malecha, Acting U.S. Marshal

Sean Anthony Malecha was designated to serve as the Acting United States Marshal (USM) for the Northern District of Texas by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on September 15, 2025.

Susan L. Pamerleau

Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau

Susan Lewellyn Pamerleau serves as the 33rd United States Marshal for the Western District of Texas. She was confirmed by the United States Senate August 28, 2018 and sworn in September 17, 2018.

Thomas Michael O'Connor

Marshal Thomas Michael O'Connor

In February 2020, T. Michael O'Connor was sworn in as the U.S. Marshal of the Southern District of Texas. A fifth-generation South Texas rancher, U.S. Marshal T. Michael O'Connor continues his stewardship in public service and as a businessman.

Utah

Justin L. Martinez

U.S. Marshal Justin Martinez
The Honorable Justin L. Martinez was nominated by President Biden on October 14, 2023, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 7, 2023, and sworn-in to serve as the United States Marshal for the District of Utah on June 20, 2023.

Vermont

John P. Hall

Acting U.S. Marshal John P. Hall

Upon the retirement of United States Marshal Bradley LaRose on May 22, 2024, pursuant to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, Chief Deputy United States Marshal (CDUSM) Hall assumed the role of Acting United States Marshal (AUSM) for the District of Vermont.

Virgin Islands

Kwesi R. Howard

Acting U.S. Marshal Kwesi R. Howard

Kwesi R. Howard was designated to serve as the Acting United States Marshal (USM) for the District of the Virgin Islands by the Attorney General on February 8, 2023.

Washington

Craig Ellis Thayer J.D.

Marshal Craig Ellis Thayer

Craig Ellis Thayer was sworn-in as the United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Washington on September 7, 2010, the same day he honorably retired as the Sheriff of Stevens County, Washington. As Marshal, Thayer is responsible for leading and directing operations, including security and protection of the United States Courts, criminal investigations, fugitive apprehension, execution of federal court orders and other law enforcement activities in the District.

Donrien Stephens, Acting U.S. Marshal

Donrien Stephens currently serves as the Acting United States Marshal for the Western District of Washington, a position he assumed in July 2023, following his designation by the U.S. Attorney General.