LEXINGTON, Ky. – The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has appointed Jason Parman to serve as the United States Attorney for the District.

Mr. Parman has been a member of the U.S. Attorney’s Office since 2008. He served as the Branch Manager of the London Branch Office from 2013 until March 2026. U.S. Attorney Parman is a native Kentuckian. Mr. Parman graduated from Eastern Kentucky University, with a degree in police administration, and from the University of Kentucky College of Law. Prior to joining the Office, Mr. Parman worked as a criminal defense lawyer in both federal and state court, before serving as a United States Probation Officer for five years.

U.S. Attorney Parman said, “I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Having spent my entire career serving the people of Kentucky, including more than 18 years with this Office, I understand the responsibility that comes with this position. I am proud of the work our attorneys and staff do every day to uphold the rule of law, protect our communities, and seek justice. I look forward to working alongside our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners as we continue that important mission across the Eastern District.”– END –