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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak

U.S. Department of Justice

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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak

U.S. Department of Justice

@USAttyHolyoak

Official account of Melissa Holyoak, U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah. Privacy policy: justice.gov/doj/privacy-po…

Salt Lake City, Utah

Joined November 2025

United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
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As technology evolves, imposter scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Their tactics are tricky and instill fear and urgency, but it is important that no matter how urgent the problem seems, stop, talk to someone you trust, and check in with the real business or agency –
US Attorney Utah
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U.S. Attorney’s Office Launches Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans to Combat Elder Fraud in Utah PRESS RELEASE: 🔗justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/us-…
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US Attorney Utah
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Jun 10
Two Former Utah Court Clerks Arrested and Facing Federal Charges after Allegedly Helping Illegal Aliens Evade ICE Arrest PRESS RELEASE: 🔗justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/two…
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
Jun 10
Join my office! We are currently looking for an AUSA in our Criminal Division, a FLU Legal Assistant, and a Victim Witness Specialist. Details below. ⬇️
US Attorney Utah
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Jun 9
⚖️WE'RE HIRING!! Currently, our office is looking to fill multiple vacancies, including Assistant U.S. Attorney(AUSA), FLU Legal Assistant, and Victim Witness Specialist positions. 💻APPLY TODAY!! 🔗justice.gov/usao-ut/careers
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US Attorney Utah
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Jun 3
⚖️The Justice Department just announced the Model Cities Initiative which will grant funds to 2-4 cities with a population of 100k or more who are committed to a whole-of-government partnership to reduce violent crime, restore law and order, and modernize their public safety
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 28
It is an honor to serve as the United States Attorney for the District of Utah. I am grateful to President Trump and the United States Senate for trusting me to lead this outstanding office and work closely with our federal, state, tribal, and local partners, in my home state. I
US Attorney Utah
@USAO_UT
May 28
Melissa Holyoak Sworn in as United States Attorney for the District of Utah PRESS RELEASE: 🔗 justice.gov/usao-ut/pr/mel…
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 27
It was an honor to sit down with folks at the Scipio Senior Center. Thank you for the warm welcome and sharing your stories with me regarding fraud.
US Attorney Utah
@USAO_UT
May 27
Today, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak traveled to Scipio to have a roundtable discussion about her Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans. There she learned one attendee had funds stolen from a gift card after clicking on a link online while trying to find
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 27
Join our team!
US Attorney Utah
@USAO_UT
May 26
🌟We're Hiring🌟 The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Utah is currently accepting applications to fill our Appellate Paralegal Specialist position and multiple Legal Administrative Specialist positions in Salt Lake City! 💻APPLY HERE: 🔹Legal Admin Specialist
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US Attorney Utah
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May 27
As part of America’s birthday celebration, #Freedom250, U.S. Attorneys’ Offices across the country are honoring America by spearheading a gift-in-kind charity drive for their staff to participate in to benefit the community. Yesterday, ABC 4 Utah covered what our U.S. Attorney's
U.S. Attorney's Office in Utah gathering book donations for Navajo Nation
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 25
Today, on Memorial Day, I want to thank the selfless men and women in uniform, past and present, for serving in the United States military. Your bravery is recognized and never forgotten. Thank you!
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 23
It was an honor to visit with the folks in Bountiful today to discuss my Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans. Thank you for sharing your stories as we continue to combat fraud in our state.
US Attorney Utah
@USAO_UT
May 23
Today, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak visited the South Davis Senior Activity Center in Bountiful to discuss fraud targeting older Americans and what to look out for. One attendee shared how she received a call from a scammer impersonating law enforcement stating
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 22
It was an honor to meet keynote speakers Jeffrey Rosen and Professor Jonathan Turley at the America250 Utah event in Salt Lake City.
US Attorney Utah
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May 22
This week, @USAttyHolyoak addressed the Utah legal community to celebrate America250 where she had the honor to speak about the Declaration of Independence and meet the keynote speakers for the event.
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 22
So far, I've visited older Americans at eight different senior centers to speak about fraud prevention. It's an honor to be at each one and to meet and hear their encounters with fraud.
US Attorney Utah
@USAO_UT
May 20
Week three of First Assistant U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak visiting with older Americans and speaking about her Fraud Prevention Initiative for Older Americans. Today, she visited folks at the Tooele Senior Citizen Center where one attendee shared how he was scammed while
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United States Attorney Melissa Holyoak
@USAttyHolyoak
May 21
I was honored to visit the USC Marshall School of Business for the Antitrust Scholarship Symposium in Washington, D.C. to present my and FTC BCP Director Chris Mufarrige’s recently published paper, From Protecting Competitors to Protecting Competition: The Past, Present, and
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