Does Washington DC have an Attorney General?
Does Washington DC have an Attorney General?
Attorney General Karl A. Racine is the first elected Attorney General of the District of Columbia. With his inauguration in 2014, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) began an new era of independence for the agency and accountability to District residents.
How do I contact the Attorney General in Washington DC?
Contact Us
- Phone: (202) 727-3400.
- 400 6th Street NW.
- Office of Communications: [email protected] | (202) 442-8919.
- Reporters and producers with urgent after-hours or weekend requests: Call (202) 341-8249 or (202) 826-5454.
- Submit a Consumer Complaint.
Who is the U.S. district attorney for Washington DC?
Matthew M. Graves
| United States Attorney for the District of Columbia | |
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| Incumbent Matthew M. Graves since November 5, 2021 | |
| United States Department of Justice | |
| Reports to | The Attorney General |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
Who is the new Attorney General of Washington DC?
Karl Racine
Attorney General for the District of Columbia
| Attorney General of the District of Columbia | |
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| Seal of the Office of the Attorney General | |
| Incumbent Karl Racine since January 2, 2015 | |
| Term length | Four years, renewable |
| Formation | 1973 |
What does the attorney general do?
The Attorney General is the representative of the public in all legal proceedings for the enforcement of law and the assertion or protection of public rights. The Attorney General defends the constitutionality of Bills referred to the Supreme Court under Article 26 of the Constitution.
How do you email a DOJ?
U.S. Department of Justice
- Website: Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Contact: Contact the Department of Justice. Directory of Department Officials.
- Email: [email protected].
- Phone Number: 1-202-514-2000.
- Forms: Department of Justice Forms.
What is the difference between the US Attorneys office and the DOJ?
U.S. attorneys and their offices are part of the Department of Justice. U.S. attorneys receive oversight, supervision, and administrative support services through the Justice Department’s Executive Office for United States Attorneys.
How do I speak to someone at DOJ?
Contact the Department
- Department Comment Line: 202-353-1555.
- Department of Justice Main Switchboard: 202-514-2000.
- TTY/ASCII/TDD: 800-877-8339 (or Federal IP Relay Service)
Who is the current US Attorney General?
Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney general
What are the powers of Attorney General?
(1) He gives advice to the Government of India upon such legal matters, which are referred or assigned to him by the president. (2) He performs such other duties of a legal character that are referred or assigned to him by the president.
