Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed Michael G. Walleisa to begin hearing cases in August 2018. Judge Walleisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1981from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science and a Juris Doctor in 1985 from Temple University School of Law. From 1989 to 2018, he served in several roles with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida in Miami. From 2002 to 2018, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney with the National Security Section. From 1996 to 2002, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney with the Civil Division. From 1993 to 1996, he served as chief of the Narcotics and Violent Crimes Section. From 1992 to 1993, he served as chief of the Trial Section. From 1991 to 1992, he served as deputy chief of the Major Crimes Section. From 1990 to 1991, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney with the Organized Crime Section. From 1989 to 1990, he served as an assistant U.S. attorney with the Appeals and Major Crimes sections. From 1985 to 1989, he was an attorney with the State Attorney’s Office in Dade County, Florida. Judge Walleisa is a member of The Florida Bar.

Knowledge of Facts / Conocimiento del caso

Knowledge of Law / Conocimiento de la ley

On-Time / A Tiempo

Courtesy / Cortesía

Fairness / Justicia

Patience / Paciencia

Dignified / Digno

Temperament & Composure / Temperamento

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