He previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Central District of California (he was based in Los Angeles), where he prosecuted a variety of federal offenses with an emphasis on violent crime and national security.

He was also detailed to Iraq as the Deputy Justice Attaché to assist with counter-terrorism and rule of law matters.

[2][3] Trutanich later served as Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt's chief of staff.

[3] On July 13, 2018, President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Trutanich to be the United States Attorney for the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.

[9] In March 2021, Fox Corporation hired Trutanich as its chief ethics and compliance officer.