United States Deputy Attorney General
| United States Deputy Attorney General | |
|---|---|
Seal of the Department of Justice | |
since March 6, 2025 | |
| United States Department of Justice | |
| Style | Mr. Deputy Attorney General |
| Reports to | United States Attorney General |
| Seat | Department of Justice Headquarters, Washington, D.C. |
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent |
| Constituting instrument | 28 U.S.C. § 504 |
| Formation | May 24, 1950 |
| First holder | Peyton Ford |
| Salary | Executive Schedule, Level II |
| Website | www |
The United States deputy attorney general is the second-highest-ranking official in the United States Department of Justice and oversees the day-to-day operation of the department. The deputy attorney general acts as attorney general during the absence of the attorney general.
The deputy attorney general is a political appointee of the president of the United States and takes office after confirmation by the United States Senate. The position was created in 1950.