Desiree Grace
Desiree Grace is a career attorney with the Department of Justice who recently gained attention after being appointed as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, succeeding Alina Habba following a vote by federal judges.
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Desiree Grace was appointed to Habba’s position after Habba’s interim term expired.
Ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba quits as top federal prosecutor in New Jersey | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-12-08
Judges in the district of New Jersey tapped a veteran prosecutor, Desiree Grace, to lead the office.
Trump ally Alina Habba serving unlawfully as US attorney in New Jersey, appeals court rules – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-01
The New Jersey judges appointed career attorney Desiree Grace to the job instead of extending Alina Habba's term.
Judge rules Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney
United States· 2025-08-21
Desiree Grace was selected by Alina Habba as First Assistant US Attorney but was later appointed as US attorney instead of Habba.
Habba is confident she’ll be the top US attorney in New Jersey, but it’s chaos in the meantimeUnited States· 2025-07-30
Desiree Grace was appointed to take over as U.S. attorney but was fired by Bondi.
Habba announces she has been appointed 'acting' U.S. attorney in NJUnited States· 2025-07-25
Desiree Grace was named to replace Alina Habba as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
Judges reject Trump pick for top New Jersey federal prosecutor, DOJ removes successor
Guyana· 2025-07-23
Desiree Grace was appointed to succeed Alina Habba as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey.
Federal judges vote against extending Habba's term as U.S. attorneyUnited States· 2025-07-22
