Bereket Tesfu

Bereket Tesfu currently serves as an Assistant County Attorney III for the Montgomery County Government, specializing in labor relations and public safety since January 2022. Prior to this role, Bereket worked as Program Counsel for the National Association of Attorneys General from April 2019 to January 2022, supporting state attorneys general. Bereket's extensive experience as an Assistant State's Attorney in Montgomery County from 2007 to 2019 included prosecuting a wide range of criminal matters across various divisions, with approximately 40 jury trials and significant legal research and writing expertise. Bereket's earlier experience includes serving as a Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy for five years. Educational credentials include a Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Political Science from Texas A&M University.