Department of Justice
The world's largest law office, employing more than 9,200 attorneys to enforce federal laws and defend the interests of the United States
9,200+
Attorneys
40+
Components
93
U.S. Attorney Offices
200+
Federal Law Categories
Current Leadership
Key officials leading the Department of Justice under the Trump Administration
PB
Pam Bondi
Attorney General
February 5, 2025 - Present
Former Florida Attorney General (2011-2019), focused on combating opioid crisis and human trafficking
DAG
Deputy Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General
To be announced
Second-highest ranking official in the DOJ, oversees day-to-day operations
SG
Solicitor General
Solicitor General
To be announced
Represents the federal government before the Supreme Court
Department Overview
$37.8B
FY 2025 Budget
115,000+
Total Employees
1870
Year Established
24/7
Operations
Major DOJ Components
Key agencies and offices within the Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Primary federal investigative agency for criminal and national security matters
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Combats drug trafficking and enforces controlled substances laws
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Enforces federal firearms, explosives, arson, and tobacco laws
U.S. Marshals Service
Provides security for federal courts and apprehends fugitives
Civil Rights Division
Enforces federal civil rights laws and constitutional protections
Criminal Division
Prosecutes complex federal criminal cases including organized crime and fraud
National Security Division
Handles counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and national security prosecutions
Office of Inspector General
Provides independent oversight and investigation of DOJ operations
Recent DOJ News & Investigations
August 7, 2025
Federal Hate Crime Charges Filed in Washington D.C. Shooting
DOJ charges suspect with hate crimes and murder in shooting of foreign officials
DOJ Press Release
August 6, 2025
California CEO Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Fraud
46 months in prison and $6.9M restitution for defrauding pandemic relief programs
DOJ Press Release
August 5, 2025
Former Prison Officials Charged in Inmate Death
Augusta State Medical Prison correctional officers face federal charges
DOJ Press Release
July 2025
DOJ-HHS Working Group Established
New collaboration to combat healthcare fraud under False Claims Act
HHS Press Release
February 2025
Attorney General Bondi Sworn In
87th Attorney General establishes task force on weaponization review and revives federal death penalty
DOJ Press Release
Current DOJ Priorities
Key focus areas under the current administration
Combating Weaponization
Task force examining alleged weaponization of the justice system against political opponents
Border Security
Enhanced immigration enforcement and prosecution of border-related crimes
Drug Trafficking
Targeting fentanyl distribution networks and cartels
Violent Crime
Federal support for local law enforcement and prosecution of interstate crime