United States Deputy Attorney General

second highest ranking official of the United States Department of Justice

The United States Deputy Attorney General is the second highest ranking official in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). The Deputy Attorney General manages the day-to-day activities of the Department of Justice. It may act as Attorney General during the absence of the Attorney General. President of the United States appoints the Deputy Attorney General with the advice and consent of the United States Senate. The Office of the Deputy Attorney General was created in 1950.[1]

United States Deputy Attorney General
Seal of the Department of Justice
Incumbent
Todd Blanche

since March 6, 2025
United States Department of Justice
StyleMadam. Deputy Attorney General
Reports toUnited States Attorney General
SeatDepartment of Justice Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
AppointerThe President
with Senate advice and consent
FormationMay 24, 1950
First holderPeyton Ford
SalaryExecutive Schedule, Level II
Websitewww.justice.gov/dag

References

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  1. "DOJ: JMD: MPS: Functions Manual: Attorney General". Retrieved 2009-01-25.