Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The next U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois has officially been sworn into office.

Gregory Gilmore was given his oath Monday, according to a news release.  President Trump nominated Gilmore January 13, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate May 18.  He has worked in the office since 1994, and was previously Acting U.S. Attorney, among other rules.

“As a longtime federal prosecutor, it is my honor to serve as the United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois,” Gilmore said, in a news release. “Our Office’s mission is to do justice, ensure community safety, and safeguard the rights of victims. I consider myself fortunate to lead excellent attorneys and support staff across our District as we work with our law enforcement partners to achieve these goals, and I know I have benefited from observing and learning from those who led the Office before me. The Central District of Illinois is a wonderful place to live and work; we will always work to improve to better serve our fellow citizens.”

Since beginning work in the U.S. Attorney’s office, Gilmore has tried more than 25 cases that resulted in jury verdicts.

Before law school, Gilmore was a Certified Public Accountant and also worked for the FBI.  He’s married to his wife, Kelly, and raised three children.