Goodlatte applauds nomination of Cullen to U.S. Attorney Post

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement February 16th on the nomination of Thomas T. Cullen to serve as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia:

“The position of United States Attorney plays a critical role in ensuring justice is served in our communities and the rule of law outlined in our Constitution is followed. I applaud President Trump’s nomination of Thomas Cullen to fill this post in the Western District of Virginia. Mr. Cullen is highly qualified for this role. I hope the Senate will act quickly to confirm his position.”

Background Information: Mr. Cullen is currently a principal at Woods Rogers PLC, representing clients in complex civil and criminal litigation. Prior to joining the law firm, Mr. Cullen served as an Assistant United States Attorney in both the Western District of Virginia and the Western District of North Carolina. Mr. Cullen also served as a law clerk to Judge Roger L. Gregory of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and to Judge Robert E. Payne of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Mr. Cullen earned his B.A. from Furman University and his J.D. from William & Mary School of Law, where he was inducted into the Order of the Coif.