U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California Email Format
Law PracticeCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California represents the federal government in nearly all litigation within its district, handling federal criminal prosecutions, civil actions involving the government, and collection efforts for judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. The office is part of the Department of Justice and is the second-largest such office nationally, staffed with about 264 Assistant United States Attorneys. It is organized into four litigating divisions—Criminal, National Security, Civil, and Tax—plus an Administrative Division, with its main offices in Los Angeles and branch offices in Santa Ana and Riverside serving surrounding counties. The cases managed by the USAO for the Central District are among the country's most significant, reflecting investigations that can span the nation and reach overseas. The office serves as the federal government's legal representative in the district, prosecuting federal crimes and pursuing civil and enforcement actions through its regional offices.