Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Email Format
Legal ServicesDistrict of Columbia, United States201-500 Employees
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) serves as the chief legal office for the District, charged with enforcing local laws and promoting the public interest. The office provides legal advice and services to the District government and represents the residents’ interests across a broad range of matters, organized into a dozen divisions that cover civil litigation, child support, consumer protection, family services, public safety, and more. Based in Washington, D.C., OAG operates with a sizable team of attorneys and staff dispersed across 28 subordinate agencies, making it one of the largest law offices in the District and among national offices of its kind. The organization is positioned to address the unique governance structure of the District of Columbia, combining aspects of state, county, and city government functions to guide its legal work. A recent development noted in public sources involves collaboration and program initiatives related to education and community organizations within the District, reflecting its ongoing public-interest and advocacy roles.