City Desk reports that Jeffrey Taylor, the U.S. Attorney for the District, is resigning effective tomorrow and will be joining the private sector. He has served in that position since September 2006. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia handles not only federal crimes, but also serious local criminal cases. If you’re a local lawyer or just a legal junkie, The Legal Times has a brief rundown on who the contenders to replace Taylor may be.