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District of Columbia Attorney General

Current State AG
Brian Schwalb (D)
Political Party
Democrat
Assumed Office

2023

Brian Schwalb was sworn in as the second elected District of Columbia Attorney General in January 2023. Prior to being elected, AG Schwalb served as the partner-in-charge of the DC office of Venable LLP, and previously served as vice chairman of the firm. Early in his career he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Honor Program as a trial lawyer in the Tax Division.

Brian Schwalb was sworn in as the second elected District of Columbia Attorney General in January 2023. Prior to being elected, AG Schwalb served as the partner-in-charge of the DC office of Venable LLP, and previously served as vice chairman of the firm. Early in his career he worked for the U.S. Department of Justice’s Honor Program as a trial lawyer in the Tax Division.

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The AG is an elected position in D.C.

  • Next Election:November 3, 2026
  • Election Process:Elected
  • Term/Limit:4 years / none


Latest District of Columbia Attorney General News & Insights

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D.C. AG Withdraws Trust from Bitcoin ATM Operator Over Hidden Fees, Fraud Risks

D.C. AG Brian Schwalb has sued Athena Bitcoin, Inc., one of the largest operators of Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (BTMs), alleging violations of the District’s consumer protection and financial exploitation laws.

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AGs Renew Call for FDA Guidance on Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Arizona AG Kris Mayes and D.C. AG Brian Schwalb submitted a letter to the FDA in support of other state AG’s 2022 petition for reconsideration of a multistate petition seeking FDA actions on toxic heavy metals in food intended for babies and young children.

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Sports Betting Companies Pay $6.5 Million for Allegedly Conspiring to Violate D.C. Laws

District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb has settled with Intralot, Inc. and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) to resolve an investigation into allegations that the companies deceived city officials in violation of the District’s False Claims Act and its Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Act (DBE). The AG alleges that the companies were awarded a lottery…

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