U.S. District Attorney
In 1865, Bristow was appointed assistant to the United States Attorney. In 1866, Bristow was appointed District Attorney for the Louisville, Kentucky district. As district attorney, he was renowned for his vigor in enforcing the 1866 U.S. Civil Rights Act. Bristow served as District Attorney until 1870 and spent a few months practicing law in partnership with future United States Supreme Court Justice John Harlan.
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