WASHINGTON – Special Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Marin of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire was among the 183 Department of Justice employees recognized by Attorney General Todd Blanche and Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA) Director Francey Hakes at the 2026 Director’s Awards Ceremony held October 28 in the Great Hall of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, D.C. The awards recognize outstanding achievements by employees of the U.S. Attorney’s Offices.
“I was very proud to nominate and then stand with our own Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Marin as he was recognized for the valuable contributions he has brought to the District of New Hampshire,” said U.S. Attorney Creegan. “Chris’ efforts to foster collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have resulted in significant prosecutions that are already improving public safety for our citizens. This work is essential for disrupting criminal networks that have preyed on our communities and holding bad actors accountable.”
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of NH
The Director’s award read as follows: Christopher Marin (District of New Hampshire - pictured here alongside ATF Director Robert Cekada and U.S. Attorney Creegan) is recognized for strengthening the office’s collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Mr. Marin has helped develop complex, multi-defendant investigations that disrupted violent criminal activity and supported public safety in New Hampshire. He manages a substantial investigative workload involving gun trafficking, drug distribution, gang violence, and other violent offenses while advancing matters critical to the office’s mission. His creative investigative strategies and initiative have also improved coordination among federal law enforcement partners and other United States Attorneys’ Offices. Through this combination of productivity and collaboration, Mr. Marin has strengthened the district’s response to serious crime.
EOUSA provides oversight, general executive assistance, and direction to the 94 United States Attorneys’ offices around the country. For more information on EOUSA and its mission, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao.