Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the U.S. Attorney's office do?
- What kind of cases does the U.S. Attorney's Office handle?
- Will the U.S. Attorney's office represent individual citizens?
- What is the difference between the U.S. Attorney's Office and the District Attorney's (D.A.'s) Office?
- Can you recommend an attorney to represent me?
- How can I obtain a copy of an indictment or other court record, date of court hearing or other information on a case in federal court?
- What is a federal grand jury?
- Why are the grand jury's proceedings secret?
- What are the steps in a criminal prosecution?
- Where can I get a copy of Federal Regulations?
- How do I file a complaint of discrimination?
- How do I report a violation of my civil rights?
- I need to contact a federal agency other than DOJ. Can you tell me how?
- How do I file a Freedom of Information Request (FOIA)?
- How can I apply for a job with the U.S. Attorney's Office?
All of the above questions are here in one document.
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