In a tragic turn of events, Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA), was found dead at her home on Saturday morning (March 22, 2025). According to a statement from the Alexandria Police Department (APD), officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman at 900 block of Beverley Drive, Virginia, at 9:18 AM, where they discovered Jessica Aber deceased. The cause of death remains unknown, and an investigation is underway.

Investigation into Jessica Aber’s Death

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the official cause and circumstances surrounding Jessica Aber’s death. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.

Jessica Aber’s Illustrious Legal Career

Jessica Aber dedicated her career to justice, beginning her service in 2009 as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Over the years, she took on pivotal roles within the Department of Justice (DOJ), including:

• Serving as counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division (2015-2016)
• Becoming Deputy Chief of EDVA’s Criminal Division
• In 2021, President Joe Biden nominated her as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, and she was unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
• She resigned two months ago following President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Before stepping down, Jessica Aber spoke to The Washington Post, revealing that she had traveled over 50,000 miles across Virginia in her Hyundai to engage with students and community leaders.

Jessica Aber’s Personal Life & Education

Born in California in 1981, Jessica Aber pursued her passion for law by graduating from the University of Richmond and later earning her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from William & Mary Law School in 2006. She was 43 years old at the time of her passing.

Tributes from Colleagues & Leaders

News of Jessica Aber’s death has deeply saddened her former colleagues and legal professionals across the nation.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares paid tribute on X (formerly Twitter), stating:

“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jessica Aber, whose career of public service included U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and whose work with Ceasefire Virginia saved more lives than we may ever realize.”

Current U.S. Attorney for EDVA, Erik S. Siebert, also expressed his sorrow:

“She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being. We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world. Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard. Though we are devastated by this loss, each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard.”