Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the U.S. Attorney's Office and the District Attorney's (D.A.'s) Office?
The U.S. Attorney's Office represents the United States in federal cases, including all federal criminal cases. These cases are heard in any of the five federal courthouses in the District: in Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles. The D.A.'s Office, by contrast, prosecutes state crimes, not federal crimes.
For more information on the District Attorney’s office, please visit the Louisiana District Attorney's Association website.