Justin Herdman, a former United States Attorney, is a trial lawyer who represents businesses and individuals involved in high-stakes government investigations, criminal litigation, and civil actions. Justin's practice is focused on obtaining favorable results in matters arising from alleged violations of state and federal laws, including fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and the False Claims Act (FCA). He has successfully tried numerous cases in state and federal courts throughout his two decades in public service and private practice.
Prior to rejoining Jones Day in 2021, Justin served as the chief federal law enforcement officer for the Northern District of Ohio. Justin was nationally recognized for his effort in developing strategic responses to controlled substances, terrorism, and violent crime. While U.S. Attorney, Justin served as vice chair of the Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC), where he provided national-level guidance on the management and operations of the Justice Department. Justin was also named co-chair of the Attorney General's Prescription Interdiction and Litigation Task Force and was chair of AGAC's Terrorism and National Security Subcommittee.
Justin also maintains an active pro bono practice. In 2022, his trial work with the Ohio Innocence Project led to the acquittal of a wrongfully convicted man who had spent 15 years in state prison.
Justin previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting national security offenses, including terrorism, money laundering, and export control violations. He is a former assistant district attorney in New York City and currently serves as a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
- Harvard University (J.D. 2001); University of Glasgow (M.Phil. 1998); Ohio University (B.A. summa cum laude 1996)
- Ohio and New York
- United States Attorney, Northern District of Ohio (2017-2021) and Assistant United States Attorney (2006-2013), U.S. Department of Justice; Intelligence Officer, U.S. Navy Reserve (2003-2010); Judge Advocate Officer, U.S. Air Force Reserve (2010-present); and Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office (2001-2005)
Recipient of awards and commendations from the Director of the FBI, Deputy Attorney General of the United States, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, and Manhattan District Attorney
Received The Judge Richard M. Markus Adjunct Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching at Case Western University School of Law
- Russian