MARYLAND 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 Maryland:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • approves public bond issues
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • 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

Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202 Phone:(410) 576-6300 Toll free: 1(888) 743-0023

U.S. Attorney's Office District of Maryland 36 S. Charles Street 4th Fl. Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone:(410) 209-4800 Fax:(410)962-0122

Southern Division U.S. Courthouse 6500 Cherrywood Lane Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone:(301) 344-4433 Fax:(301)344-4518


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