United states attorneys office for the district of columbia

Q: Who prosecutes crimes in DC?

The United States Attorneys Office for the District of Columbia is unique among U.S. Attorneys Offices in the size and scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nations capital. On the local side, these prosecutions extend from misdemeanor drug possession cases to murders.

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"I was not a lawyer but all the lawyers looked stressed everyday and worked long hours." (in 3 reviews)

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Great jo
Recommend

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Great place to get trial experience
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Need more attorneys. Somewhat understaffed.
Current Employee, less than 1 year
Great
Jun 15, 2022 - Intern
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Everything, it was very good I loved it
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Nothing, it was magic and a great experience

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Feb 20, 2022 - Fraud Investigator in Washington, DC
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Great US Gov organization to work for.
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None to report. Great place to work at.
Overall decent place
Sep 5, 2021 - Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, DC
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Great people, rewarding job, good litigation experience
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High workload, poor technology, bad office culture
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Dec 18, 2020 - Intern in Tampa, FL
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overall very good experience and work place.
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There are no cons to add.
its not that great
May 23, 2021 - Portfolio Manager in Seattle, WA

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looks good on a resume
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horrible management; depressing; lack of promotions
Great Job
Jan 17, 2021 - Summer Legal Intern in Minneapolis, MN
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Training is out of this world excellent
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Pay is lackluster to say the least
Former Employee, more than 8 years
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Hardest working AUSAs you will ever meet.
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Front Office - poor management. It was good until the new front office came in and disrupted the positivity
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Former Employee, more than 5 years
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As support staff you are treated with respect and your voice is heard. You don't have to deal with attorneys with bad attitudes and unreasonable requests. If an attorney is being rude they are reprimanded. This is not the same environment as a private law firm. I loved my time at the USAO.
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Not a lot of upward mobility. They try to reward Legal Assistants who are competent and do a good job with promotions to Paralegal Specialists but those positions are few. The USAO does try to take care of its support staff as best as they possibly can but so much is dependent on the budget that is controlled in D.C.
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The attorneys were friendly, professional, and always ready to give advice or provide me with work. The work given was meaningful and allowed me to exercise my legal research and legal writing skills. The chance to observe court proceedings was always offered. Overall, it was a fantastic place to intern!
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There are really no cons for this job, it was a great place to work as an first year intern.

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US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 44 reviews left anonymously by employees. 100% of employees would recommend working at US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

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100% of US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

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Who is the United States attorney for the District of Columbia?

Matthew Graves was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 28, 2021, and sworn in on November 5, 2021, as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

What does a U.S. district attorney do?

A district attorney is a public official who is appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal judicial proceedings in a particular judicial district or county; an appointed or elected officer who prosecutes cases in a particular judicial district.

Who prosecutes crimes in DC?

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia is unique among U.S. Attorney's Offices in the size and scope of its work. It serves as both the local and the federal prosecutor for the nation's capital. On the local side, these prosecutions extend from misdemeanor drug possession cases to murders.