who is the us attorney
The phrase “US attorney” can mean two different things, so the answer depends on what you’re asking:
- If you mean the top federal law officer (“U.S. Attorney General”)
That is the head of the Department of Justice, the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer, and the legal adviser to the federal government. The person currently holding that role can change with administrations and appointments, so you’d want to check the latest official Department of Justice website or a recent, reputable news source for the most up‑to‑date name.
- If you mean “a U.S. Attorney” for a specific area
- The United States is divided into 94 federal judicial districts.
- Each district has its own U.S. Attorney , who is the chief federal prosecutor for that district (for example, “U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York”).
- These officials handle federal criminal prosecutions and civil cases where the U.S. is a party in their district.
Because there are many U.S. Attorneys and posts can change, the precise answer depends on which district or office you have in mind (for example, your state or city). If you tell me your state or the nearest major federal district (e.g., “Southern District of Texas,” “District of Arizona”), I can help you narrow down who that specific U.S. Attorney is supposed to be, and how to look them up on the official DOJ site.