U.S. Department
of Justice
Criminal Division Leadership
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri
Nicole M. Argentieri serves as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. Ms. Argentieri leads the Division's more than 1,500 federal prosecutors and staff members who conduct investigations and prosecutions involving organized and transnational crime, violent crime, cybercrime, public corruption, money laundering, securities fraud, health care fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations, Bank Secrecy Act and sanctions offenses, child exploitation, international narcotics trafficking, human rights violations, intellectual property theft, and other crimes, as well as matters involving international affairs and sensitive law enforcement techniques.
Acting Chief Counselor
Brent Wible began serving as Acting Chief Counselor in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General in July of 2023. In that capacity, Mr. Wible helps lead the Criminal Division and manage the work of the Division's 16 sections and offices.
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Kevin O. Driscoll began serving as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in June 2019. In that role, Mr. Driscoll oversees the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), and the Public Integrity Section (PIN).
Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Josh Goldfoot began serving as Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in April 2024. In that role, Mr. Goldfoot oversees the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section (CEOS) and the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS).
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Jennifer A.H. Hodge began serving as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in January 2020. In that role, Ms. Hodge oversees the Criminal Division’s Office of Enforcement Operations (OEO) and the Narcotic and Dangerous Drug Section (NDDS).
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Lisa H. Miller began serving as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in October 2021. In that role, Ms. Miller oversees the Criminal Division’s Fraud and Appellate Sections.
Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General
David Rody began serving as Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General in March of 2024. In that role, Mr. Rody oversees the Criminal Division’s Capital Case Section (CCS), Human Rights and Special Prosecutions Section (HRSP), and Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS).
Deputy Assistant Attorney General & Counselor for International Affairs
Bruce C. Swartz is a Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Counselor for International Affairs. In that role, Mr. Swartz oversees the Criminal Division’s Office of International Affairs (OIA), Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), and the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP).
Acting Chief of Staff and Counselor
Jeff Izant began serving as Acting Chief of Staff and Counselor in the Office of the Assistant Attorney General in March 2024. In that capacity, Mr. Izant helps manage the personnel and work of the Division's 16 sections and offices.
Jeffrey J. Izant
