WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous confirmation of Stephen R. McAllister of Lawrence to be the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas.

“Mr. McAllister has my full support to serve Kansans as U.S. Attorney,” Roberts said. “He has extensive legal experience in state and federal courts including arguing nine cases before the Supreme Court of the United States, where he once served as a clerk to Justice Clarence Thomas. In addition, Steve’s administrative experience as Dean of the University of Kansas Law School, combined with a heavy dose of western Kansas common sense acquired in his hometown of Lucas, will serve him well in the effort to prosecute both criminal and civil cases. I’m pleased the Senate has confirmed yet another important judicial position.”

There are 93 U.S. Attorney offices in the United States. Mr. McAllister was nominated by President Trump on September 8, 2017.