Contents
- 1 Who was head of Justice Dept under Obama?
- 2 Who was deputy attorney general in 2016?
- 3 Who is the attorney general before Bill Barr?
- 4 Has the US ever had a female attorney general?
- 5 Who is Barr’s deputy?
- 6 Who is the highest ranking official in the Department of Justice?
- 7 Who is the current deputy attorney general of the United States?
- 8 When was Sally Yates acting AG?
- 9 How many female attorney generals are there?
- 10 Are Attorney Generals elected?
- 11 How do I contact the Attorney General of the United States?
Who was head of Justice Dept under Obama?
| Loretta Lynch | |
|---|---|
| President | Barack Obama |
| Deputy | Sally Yates |
| Preceded by | Eric Holder |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Sessions |
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Who was deputy attorney general in 2016?
| Rod Rosenstein | |
|---|---|
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Sally Yates |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey A. Rosen |
| United States Attorney for the District of Maryland |
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Who is the attorney general before Bill Barr?
| William Barr | |
|---|---|
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Donald B. Ayer |
| Succeeded by | George J. Terwilliger III |
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel |
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Has the US ever had a female attorney general?
Miami, Florida, U.S. Janet Wood Reno (July 21, 1938 – November 7, 2016) was an American lawyer who served as the Attorney General of the United States from 1993 until 2001. She was the first woman to serve as Attorney General and the second-longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history, after William Wirt.
Who is Barr’s deputy?
| United States Deputy Attorney General | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Lisa Monaco since April 21, 2021 | |
| United States Department of Justice | |
| Style | Madam. Deputy Attorney General |
| Reports to | United States Attorney General |
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Who is the highest ranking official in the Department of Justice?
The Attorney General of the United States – appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate – heads the DOJ with its more than 100,000 attorneys, special agents, and other staff. It represents the United States in federal criminal and civil litigation, and provides legal advice to the President and Cabinet.
Who is the current deputy attorney general of the United States?
Lisa O. Monaco is the 39th Deputy Attorney General of the United States. As the Deputy Attorney General, she is the Department’s second-ranking official and is responsible for the overall supervision of the Department.
When was Sally Yates acting AG?
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. Sally Caroline Quillian Yates (born August 20, 1960 in Atlanta) is an American lawyer. She studied at the University of Georgia and was the acting Attorney General of the United States from January 20, 2017 through January 30, 2017.
How many female attorney generals are there?
The following is a list of female attorneys general of states in the United States. Since 1959, there have been 34 states which have appointed or elected women as attorneys-general.
Are Attorney Generals elected?
Under the state Constitution, the Attorney General is elected to a four-year term in the same statewide election as the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Controller, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Insurance Commissioner.
How do I contact the Attorney General of the United States?
Messages to the Department of Justice, including the Attorney General, may be sent using this form. The Department may be contacted by phone at the following:
- Department Comment Line: 202-353-1555.
- Department of Justice Main Switchboard: 202-514-2000.
- TTY/ASCII/TDD: 800-877-8339 (or Federal IP Relay Service)