Today, the Hon. Adam L. Mildred was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady.
News release from the U.S. Department of Justice:
Adam L. Mildred Sworn In As U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana
Fort Wayne, Indiana (January 5, 2026) – Today, the Hon. Adam L. Mildred was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana by United States District Court Chief Judge Holly A. Brady. U.S. Attorney Mildred was nominated by President Donald J. Trump and then confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 2025.
U.S. Attorney (USA) Mildred is a native of Fort Wayne and a life-long Hoosier. After graduating from Concordia Lutheran High School, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University Bloomington and his Juris Doctor from IU’s Maurer School of Law. Mr. Mildred then spent his entire career as a professional prosecutor. Over 28 years of service in Allen and Noble Counties, he prosecuted and tried over 200 cases, including homicides, armed robberies, drug crimes, and other serious felonies. He also served in several leadership roles, including two years of service as Chief Deputy of the Noble County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Over his decades of service, USA Mildred has lent his talents to numerous other institutions in Fort Wayne and beyond. Until recently, he served as an Executive Board Member on the Indiana Association of Certified Accident Investigators. He has served as an Adjunct Criminal Law and Procedure Instructor at the Fort Wayne Police Department and Northeast Indiana Public Safety Academy. And he has long served in leadership roles in various civic groups.
“It is an honor to assume the leadership of the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” said USA Mildred. “During my time as a state prosecutor, I saw firsthand the kind of devastation that crime can cause our communities. I am humbled that President Trump and the U.S. Senate have placed their trust in me to use the powers of federal law enforcement to bring to justice anyone who would prey on our fellow Hoosiers. During my watch, this office will work closely with its state, local, and federal partners to prosecute any and all cartel members, terrorists, drug dealers, child sexual predators, immigration offenders, or violent criminals who violate federal law. I am confident that our efforts will protect the public safety, uphold the rule of law, and ensure that all citizens’ civil rights are safeguarded. My thanks go out to everyone who worked to give me this opportunity, and especially my family.”
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