Residents across Maryland can expect continuity in federal law enforcement priorities as Kelly O. Hayes has officially been appointed U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland by the federal district court. The appointment, confirmed this week by Chief Judge George L. Russell III, ensures Hayes will continue overseeing prosecutions and legal actions on behalf of the federal government in the state.
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Hayes, who had previously been serving in the role on an interim basis following her appointment by the Attorney General in February, will now remain in the position indefinitely, pending any future nomination and Senate confirmation of a successor. The move aligns with federal rules under the Vacancy Reform Act, which shift appointment authority to the court once the interim term expires. Her courtroom swearing-in took place in Baltimore, attended by staff, family, and federal legal officials.
The court’s decision allows Hayes to maintain her focus on major crime areas affecting Maryland communities, including violent crime, gang prosecutions, human trafficking, and federal fraud cases. During her tenure, the office has secured convictions and guilty pleas in several high-profile cases, including a $550 million government contract bribery scheme and violent offenses involving firearms and witness intimidation.
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A Montgomery County native, Hayes has spent over a decade in the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office, previously leading the Southern Division, where she managed cases related to MS-13, child exploitation, and immigration offenses. Her background also includes key appellate and deputy roles within the office. As U.S. Attorney, Hayes will continue leading collaborative efforts with federal, state, and local agencies to target criminal activity and protect public safety.
For Maryland residents, this appointment means the federal government’s prosecutorial agenda will remain consistent, especially in areas concerning community safety and public integrity. Ongoing and future cases will continue under Hayes’s leadership, with a focus on strengthening law enforcement partnerships and improving justice outcomes.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland.
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