In 2004, he was described by Kyle Sampson (then serving as counselor to Attorney General Ashcroft) as "solid" and a "diverse up and comer," and was considered for appointment as principal associate deputy attorney general. In November 2005, he received an excellent evaluation. Iglesias' evaluation stated that he "was experienced in legal management and community relations work … respected by the judiciary, agencies and staff … and had a well-conceived strategic plan that complied with department priorities and reflected the needs of the district." Former Deputy Attorney General Jim Comey described him in his recent Senate testimony as "one of our finest."