U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis Announces Retirement

Boise - United States Attorney Bart M. Davis has announced his retirement effective October 17, 2026.

"I am unable to overstate the privilege it has been to work with the dedicated and remarkable women and men of the U.S. Attorney's Office. These great lawyers and support staff faithfully enforce the law, work to keep Idaho and our country safe, support our law enforcement partners, and protect the civil rights of others. I am proud of the work they do every day."

Davis was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on March 31, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on October 7, 2025. Mr. Davis served as the United States Attorney for the District of Idaho from September 21, 2017, to February 28, 2021, under President Trump's first term.

As U.S. Attorney, Davis served as the top-ranking federal law enforcement official in the state of Idaho, having prosecutorial responsibility over 44 counties in Idaho, encompassing more than 83,000 square miles and a population of nearly 1.5 million people. He led three staffed offices located in Boise, Coeur d'Alene and Pocatello with 65 employees, including 33 attorneys. The office is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the district, including crimes related to immigration, terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms, and narcotics. The office also defends the United States in civil cases and collects debts owed to the United States.

Under U.S. Attorney Davis's leadership, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Idaho filed 298 criminal cases, charging 337 defendants, in the past year. This included approximately 103 drug trafficking cases, 89 violent crime cases, 69 immigration cases, and 22 fraud cases. Notable cases include the trial conviction and 30 year sentence of Juan Carlos Delfin for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine (https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/methamphetamine-trafficker-sentenced-30-years-federal-prison), the trial conviction and 5 year prison sentence for an unknown man who committed identity theft, wire fraud, and theft of government funds (https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/unknown-man-sentenced-five-years-prison-using-identity-deceased-child-25-years-obtain), and the 210 month sentence of Shone Jem Bache for sexual abuse of a child (https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr/fort-hall-man-sentenced-175-years-federal-prison-sexually-abusing-child). Additional significant charges and convictions can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-id/pr. Additionally, the office filed or defended 355 civil cases during his tenure and collected $9.2 million dollars in money owed to the government from civil and criminal judgments.

During his second term as U.S. Attorney, Davis hired 12 federal employees, including six Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) and one Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA). During his first term, Davis hired 26 federal employees, including ten AUSAs and four SAUSAs. More than half of the current employees in the office were hired by Davis during his two terms.

"I continue to be grateful to Senator Michael D. Crapo and Senator James E. Risch for their continued confidence and trust. And I am particularly grateful to President Donald J. Trump for the opportunity to return as Idaho's U.S. Attorney."

Mr. Davis was born in Rapid City, South Dakota, and was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where he began his legal practice focusing on commercial, regulatory, and transactional work. He also served in the Idaho State Senate for 19 years, including as Majority Leader for 15 years, and was a member of the Judiciary and Rules and the State Affairs committees. He represented Idaho as a commissioner to the Uniform Law Commission and is past chairman of The Council of State Governments. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 1978 and from the University of Idaho College of Law in 1980. Mr. Davis recently celebrated his 50-year wedding anniversary with his wife, Marion. Together they have six children and 14 grandchildren.

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