United States Attorneys' Offices

What United States Attorneys' Offices does

The United States Attorneys' Offices (USAO) is a network of 94 federal judicial district offices that operates under the U.S. Department of Justice to enforce federal law across the United States. Established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, USAO is led by 93 Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed U.S. Attorneys (Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands share one), with the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) providing administrative coordination. Each U.S. Attorney serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in their district, with responsibility for prosecuting federal crimes, representing the United States in civil litigation, collecting debts owed to the federal government, and enforcing federal civil rights statutes.

USAO does not offer commercial products, software, or APIs. Its operational infrastructure is built around 6 Litigating Divisions, 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus (FBI, DEA, ATF, USMS, BOP), and the 94 district offices themselves, with deep operational integration across federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement partners. The organization distributes $3.2B+ annually in grants to state, local, and tribal partners and conducts multi-agency task force operations, joint investigations, and large-scale enforcement takedowns.

USAO is funded entirely through federal congressional appropriations and generates no commercial revenue. Services are provided at no cost to the public. Its customer base is the American public and the federal government itself, with institutional buyers being other federal agencies that require legal representation. Distribution occurs through the physical district office network, the justice.gov portal, a centralized component contact system, and an extensive social media presence including the USAO Social Media Directory.

Name

United States Attorneys' Offices

Legal name

United States Attorneys' Offices

Website

https://justice.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1789

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

The United States Attorneys' Offices (USAO) is a network of 94 federal district offices under the U.S. Department of Justice that prosecutes federal crimes, represents the United States in civil litigation, and enforces federal law nationwide through 93 Presidentially-appointed U.S. Attorneys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Federal Legal Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA), Healthcare Compliance & Enforcement Authorities (HLAJACAB)

Keywords

• Federal prosecution services
• Law enforcement
• Criminal litigation
• Civil litigation
• Legal representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Appropriations: As a federal government agency, the Department of Justice and United States Attorneys' Offices are funded through congressional appropriations and federal tax revenue. No commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The United States Attorneys' Offices (USAO) operate as a network of 94 federal judicial district offices that prosecute federal crimes, enforce federal laws, and represent the United States in civil litigation. Each U.S. Attorney serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer in their district, appointed by the President and overseen by the Attorney General through the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA).

Product overview

The United States Attorneys' Offices (USAO) is a network of 94 federal judicial district offices that enforce federal laws, represent the United States in criminal and civil litigation, and provide legal services to federal agencies. USAO does not offer commercial software products. Services include prosecution of federal crimes, civil litigation on behalf of the government, collection of debts owed to the United States, and enforcement of federal civil rights laws. The organization operates under the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) within the Department of Justice.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Federal Criminal Prosecution
• Federal Civil Litigation
• Federal Law Enforcement Coordination
• Debt Collection for the United States
• Civil Rights Enforcement Enforcement of federal civil rights laws and protection of civil rights for the American public.
• Justice 101 Educational Program Educational program designed to help citizens understand the federal legal justice system, including a glossary of legal terms, FAQs, courtroom images, and information about the criminal justice process.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026HHS-OIG investigated healthcare fraud cases announced in the national healthcare fraud takedown, with CMS suspending 1,079 providers and revoking billing privileges for 1,403 providers.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)majorTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026FBI investigated healthcare fraud cases in the national takedown, resulting in charges against 455 defendants including 90 doctors for fraud schemes involving $6.5 billion in false claims.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)majorTechnology or Integration · 23 June 2026DEA conducted 928 administrative cases seeking revocation of authority to prescribe controlled substances since October 2025 as part of the national healthcare fraud takedown.
• State Medicaid Fraud Control UnitsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 202650 state Medicaid Fraud Control Units participated in the national healthcare fraud takedown, the most in DOJ history.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe FBI is one of 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus within the DOJ, working alongside DEA, ATF, USMS, and BOP to enforce federal laws. Joint investigations and operations are conducted regularly.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationOne of 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus within DOJ, responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws and regulations.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)coreTechnology or IntegrationOne of 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus within DOJ responsible for enforcing federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws.
• United States Marshals Service (USMS)coreTechnology or IntegrationOne of 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus within DOJ, responsible for protecting the federal judiciary and apprehending federal fugitives.
• Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)coreTechnology or IntegrationOne of 5 Law Enforcement Bureaus within DOJ, responsible for the custody and care of federal inmates.
• State, Local & Tribal PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOJ provides $3.2B+ in grants to state, local, and tribal partners annually to support law enforcement and justice programs.
• State Attorneys GeneralmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint enforcement actions with state Attorneys General, such as the 17 State AGs involved in the egg price manipulation lawsuit.
• Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS)coreTechnology or IntegrationNCIS investigated drug trafficking crimes including fentanyl distribution causing death of a U.S. Marine.
• Southern California Drug Task Force (SCDTF)coreTechnology or IntegrationDEA-led multi-agency task force within the Los Angeles High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Program.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreTechnology or IntegrationHSI investigated child sexual abuse material possession case involving a former university police sergeant, with assistance from local law enforcement.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreTechnology or IntegrationHSI investigated sex trafficking case, rescuing victim and ensuring trafficker was held accountable.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Marshals Service (USMS): USMS is a core DOJ law enforcement bureau that protects the federal judiciary and apprehends federal fugitives. It is a direct operational peer that supports USAO's fugitive, witness security, and judicial protection work.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): The FBI is the DOJ's principal federal investigative bureau and works jointly with USAO on federal criminal cases. While FBI investigates and USAO prosecutes, they are deeply integrated operational peers within the same federal justice system.
• State Attorneys General (e.g., California Office of the Attorney General): State AGs are the closest functional peer to U.S. Attorneys, performing analogous prosecution and civil-litigation roles at the state level. USAO coordinates directly with state AGs (e.g., 17-state egg price lawsuit), confirming functional comparability.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): DEA is one of the five DOJ law enforcement bureaus that partners with USAO on narcotics investigations and prosecutions, including joint task forces (e.g., HIDTA, SCDTF) referenced in the company's partnerships.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF): ATF is another DOJ law enforcement bureau that conducts joint investigations with USAO on federal firearms, explosives, and arson cases. Peer in federal enforcement operations.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC): FTC enforces federal consumer-protection and antitrust laws, frequently coordinating with DOJ's Antitrust Division and USAO on civil and criminal matters. Comparable federal law-enforcement and regulatory body.
• U.S. Department of Justice: The parent organization of USAO, DOJ encompasses the litigating divisions, law enforcement bureaus, and grant-making functions. It is the broader public-sector incumbent that houses and directs USAO's prosecutorial authority.
• U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Enforcement: SEC's Division of Enforcement investigates and brings civil actions for federal securities-law violations, frequently referring criminal matters to USAO. A comparable federal enforcement body with overlapping white-collar jurisdiction.
• Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI): IRS-CI investigates federal tax crimes and refers prosecutions to USAO. A directly comparable federal criminal-investigation function within the financial enforcement domain.

Emerging players

• Office of the Inspector General (e.g., HHS-OIG): Federal OIGs (e.g., HHS-OIG, as referenced in the 2026 healthcare fraud takedown) investigate fraud within specific agencies and often refer cases to USAO for prosecution. They are operational peers in federal anti-fraud enforcement.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/USAttorneys
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/UnitedStatesAttorneysOffices
• Facebookfacebook.com/usaocdca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usattorneys

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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