ABOUT US

Our Mission: To Enforce the Law and Defend Interests

Dedicated to the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

Established for the Rule of Law

The Department of Justice was formally established in 1870 to centralize federal legal services and ensure the uniform enforcement of federal law.

For over 150 years, our institution has evolved to meet new challenges while remaining steadfast in its commitment to protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens.

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Detailed close-up of the official Department of Justice emblem carved into stone on a historic building facade, North American / US.

Integrity in Every Detail

Our headquarters, the Robert F. Kennedy Building, symbolizes the stability and endurance of American law. It stands as a beacon of transparency and government accountability.

In these halls, we work daily to solve complex legal challenges and maintain the trust of the American people.

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A low-angle shot of a grand stone pillar outside a US courthouse, signifying strength and justice, with a clear sky and soft shadows, North American / US.

OUR CORE VALUES

Independence and Excellence

We operate with strict independence to ensure that justice is administered without political interference or bias in every federal district.

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A close-up of a bronze scale of justice resting on a wooden desk, with a blurred US flag in the background, sharp focus, North American / US.

Federal law enforcement

Civil rights defense

Antitrust and competition

Public safety oversight

OUR LEADERS

Executive Team

A dedicated group of career prosecutors, legal experts, and public servants upholding the rule of law.

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Professional portrait of a senior legal executive in a formal navy blue suit against a neutral light grey background, serious and authoritative expression, North American / US.

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Professional portrait of a senior advisor in business attire, looking confident in a sunlit administrative hallway of a federal building, North American / US.

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Professional portrait of a legal professional in business attire, clean composition with soft lighting in a North American / US office setting.

Attorney General

Chief Law Officer

Department Head

Oversees the administration
of justice at the federal level.

Deputy AG

Executive Ops

Daily Management

Ensures operational
across all federal divisions.

Legal Counsel

Solicitor

Appellate Advocacy

Directs litigation for the federal
government in high courts.

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Professional portrait of a federal investigator in a dark suit, standing in front of a white wall with an official seal partially visible, North American / US.

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Professional portrait of a high-ranking federal official in a dark grey suit, standing in a bright, modern office with a blurred background of the US Capitol, North American / US.

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Professional portrait of a department head in a dark suit, standing against a dark blue background with a professional, serious demeanor, North American / US.

Division Chief

Civil Rights

Public Advocacy

Expert in constitutional law
and civil liberties protection.

Director

Federal Agency

Safety & Defense

Leading investigative efforts
to ensure domestic tranquility.

Associate AG

Operations

Management

Coordinates departmental
policy and agency oversight.

OUR WORK

Facilities of Public Trust

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External view of the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building in Washington D.C., showing neoclassical architecture under a clear blue sky, North American / US.

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A bright, professional law library within a federal building in the US, featuring rows of leather-bound books and dark wood tables under soft, warm lighting.

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A large conference room in a federal office building in the US, with a long mahogany table and ergonomic chairs, prepared for a high-level briefing.

The Great Hall of a historic federal building in the US, showing towering marble columns and elegant architectural details in a symmetric composition.

The Great Hall of a historic federal building in the US, showing towering marble columns and elegant architectural details in a symmetric composition.

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Close-up of a high-quality American flag standing in a wood-paneled federal office, soft natural light, North American / US setting.

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A wide-angle interior shot of a formal federal courtroom in the US, featuring a mahogany bench, seals of justice, and professional seating under architectural lighting.

"The United States wins its point whenever justice is done its citizens in the courts."