In 2005 Alberto Gonzalez succeeded him as Attorney General
Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales steps down after months of ... 
thanked Gonzales for his service, crediting him with helping shape the Patriot .... 
3, 2005: Confirmed by the Senate to succeed John Ashcroft as U.S.... [DOC] [TLE] Ex-Attorney General Gonzales Hires Lawyer - CBS News [PAR] Oct 11, 2007 ... Ex-Attorney General Gonzales Hires Lawyer ... Former Attorney General Alberto 
Gonzales has hired a ... Gonzales succeeded him in 2005.