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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

Election Timeline & Candidates

  1. Candidate Filing Deadline
  2. Primary Election
  3. General Election
Brian Schwalb (D)
Democrat
Incumbent

Brian Schwalb (D)

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J.P. Szymkowicz (D)
Democrat

J.P. Szymkowicz (D)

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Brian Schwalb (D)
Democrat
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Brian Schwalb (D)

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J.P. Szymkowicz (D)
Democrat

J.P. Szymkowicz (D)

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Latest District of Columbia Attorney General News & Insights

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DC AG Says Landlord Hid the True Cost of Rent

District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb sued property owner and manager Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. and its subsidiaries for allegedly violating the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act and Rental Housing Act by charging illegal junk fees and hiding the true cost of apartment rentals. According to the complaint, MAA charged tenants fees the AG says…

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DC AG Settles Snyder-Era Commanders Case

District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb reached a settlement with the Washington Commanders, former owner Daniel Snyder, the National Football League, and Commissioner Roger Goodell to resolve allegations that they violated the DC Consumer Protection Procedures Act by misleading fans about the team’s investigation into a toxic workplace culture. The settlement resolves a previously reported…

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D.C., Maryland & Virginia AGs Not Playing with Fraudulent Youth Club Charities

D.C. AG Brian Schwalb, Maryland AG Anthony Brown, and former Virginia AG Jason Miyares settled with two fraudulent youth club nonprofits and their founder to resolve allegations that they misrepresented the nature of what donations would be used for, in violation of consumer protection laws and laws governing nonprofits in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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