Robert L. Frazer is the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, serving as the chief federal law enforcement officer in the state. He was appointed to the position in March 2026 by federal judges following a vacancy and confirmation dispute. 

Frazer is a career federal prosecutor with more than two decades of experience in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey. Prior to his appointment, he served as a senior trial counsel in the office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Unit, where he handled cases involving narcotics trafficking, firearms offenses, and organized criminal activity. 

Throughout his tenure in the office, Frazer has worked under multiple administrations, reflecting a nonpartisan career focused on federal prosecution. His experience includes leading complex investigations and coordinating with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. 

Political Career

• United States Attorney, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey (2026-present)

• Senior Trial Counsel, Organized Crime and Gangs Unit (prior to 2026) 

• Assistant United States Attorney, District of New Jersey (prior roles) 

Key Policy Areas

• Federal criminal prosecution

• Organized crime and gang enforcement

• Narcotics and firearms enforcement

• Public corruption and financial crime

• Interagency law enforcement coordination

Notable Actions / Initiatives

• Appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey in March 2026. 

• Previously served as senior trial counsel in the Organized Crime and Gangs Unit. 

• Participated in federal prosecutions involving narcotics trafficking and firearms offenses. 

• Oversees federal prosecutions and civil litigation in New Jersey as chief federal prosecutor. 

Education

Not publicly available

Personal

• Birth date: Not publicly available

• Residence: Not publicly available