U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Salary
Joseph Nocella Jr. Biography – Joseph Nocella Jr. Wiki
Joseph Nocella Jr. is an American attorney and former judge. He is currently the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. The Eastern District covers Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties, a population of about 8 million people, according to its website.
Judge Nocella was appointed by President Donald Trump to be the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He was sworn in on May 5, 2025 by United States Chief District Judge Margo K. Brodie. He will serve as Interim United States Attorney for a period of 120 days or until he is confirmed by the Senate, according to a news release from the office.
Prior to his appointment, Judge Nocella was serving as a Nassau County Family Court Judge, following several years of service as a Nassau County District Judge. He began his career in public service as the first law clerk to the Honorable Lawrence M. McKenna, United States District Judge for the Southern District of New York.
Judge Nocella continued his career in public service as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Criminal Division of the Eastern District of New York, where he served from 1991 to 1995, prosecuting cases involving narcotics-trafficking, organized crime, money laundering and fraud, among others. Mr. Nocella won convictions against a married couple who stole $35 million from large banks.
Judge Nocella was in private practice in New York and Los Angeles from 1989 to 1990, and from 1995 to 2010. He also held various public service roles in government on Long Island, including Hempstead Town Attorney, Oyster Bay Town Attorney, Managing Attorney of the Nassau County Attorney’s Office and Counsel to the Nassau County Executive and Legislative Offices.
Education
Judge Nocella graduated from Chaminade High School in 1982, received his bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in 1986 and graduated from Columbia University School of Law in 1989.
Joseph Nocella Jr. Age
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. was born in 1965.
Joseph Nocella Jr. Wife
The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Joseph Nocella, Jr. hasn’t revealed details about his wife and family.
Joseph Nocella Jr. Political Party
Is Joseph Nocella Jr. a Democrat or a Republican? He is well-connected in G.O.P. circles on Long Island and has been a regular contributor to Republican causes, according to the NY Times. He is an appointee of Republican President Donald Trump.
Joseph Nocella Jr. Salary
U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. receives an estimated annual salary of $192,000.
