David J. Hickton
The Honorable David J. Hickton | |
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Hickton's official DOJ photo | |
| United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania | |
| In office May 2010 – November 2016 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Robert S. Cessar |
| Succeeded by | Scott Brady |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1955 Columbus, Ohio |
| Spouse | Dawne Hickton |
| Residence | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Education | Penn State University (B.A.) University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D.) |
David J. Hickton (born August 14, 1955) is the director and founder of the University of Pittsburgh Institute for Cyber Law, Policy and Security. Prior to that, he was the 57th U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. He resigned following the election of President Donald Trump and began his position at Pitt in January 2017. While a U.S. Attorney, Hickton brought several indictments for cybertheft and hacking. Prior to becoming U.S. Attorney, Hickton engaged in the private practice of law, specifically in the areas of transportation, litigation, commercial and white collar crime.