DELAWARE ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Delaware:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
  • collects court-ordered child support



Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

  • the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
  • the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
  • the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

State Attorney's Offices

Wilmington Office: Carvel State Office Bldg 820 N. French Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Criminal Div.:(302) 577-8500 Fax:(302) 577-2496 Civil Div.:(302) 577-8400 Fax:(302) 577-6630 Fraud & Consumer Protection :(302) 577-8600 Para asistencia en Espanol:(877) 851-0482

Dover Office:102 W. Water Street Dover, DE 19904 Criminal Div.:(302) 739-4211 Civil Div.:(302) 739-7641 Fax:(302) 739-7652 TTY:(302) 739-1545 Para asistencia en Espanol:(877) 851-0482

Georgetown Office: 114 East Market St. Georgetown, DE 19947 Phone:(302) 856-5353 Fax:(302) 856-5369 TTY:(302) 856-2500 Para asistencia en Espanol:(877) 851-0482

United States Attorney's Office District of Delaware P.O. Box 2046 Wilmington, Delaware 19899 Phone:(302) 573-6277 Fax:(302) 573-6220 Victim/Witness Toll Free: (888) 293-8162 TTY Phone :(302) 573-6274


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