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PAUL M HOLSTEIN

Paul M. Holstein was born in Red Bank, New Jersey. He is a 1988 graduate of Saint Peter's College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1991. He was sworn in as a Special Agent of the FBI in 1995.

Mr. Holstein served as a judicial law clerk for a United States District Court Judge upon graduation from Fordham. Following his clerkship, he was appointed an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County, New York. As an Assistant District Attorney, he prepared and argued appellate briefs and conducted hearings and trials.

Mr. Holstein began his FBI career in the San Francisco Division, assigned to investigate bank robberies, fugitives, and other reactive crimes. During his tenure in San Francisco, he also investigated gangs, drug violations, and International Terrorism, and served as a legal advisor. Mr. Holstein was transferred to the New York Office in 1999 where he was promoted to Associate Division Counsel. In 2001, Mr. Holstein received a promotion to FBI Headquarters, where he served in the Inspection Division and the Director's Office.

Mr. Holstein was appointed Chief Division Counsel of the Albany Division in July 2005. In addition to his legal duties, Mr. Holstein also serves as the Division's Media Coordinator.

Mr. Holstein has been married for six years. He and his wife, Robyn, have two children.

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