In 2006 , then - Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell promoted him to the position of deputy solicitor general .
In 1999 , McCullough joined the criminal litigation section of the Office of the Attorney General .
In 2006 , then - Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell promoted McCullough to the position of deputy solicitor general .
In 1999 , McCullough joined the criminal litigation section of the Office of the Attorney General .