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Mission Statement

Our mission is to protect and serve the citizens of the Northern District of West Virginia with professional excellence through the ethical, vigorous and impartial enforcement of the laws of the United States; protect and defend our national security; protect our communities from criminal activity; protect the public funds and financial assets of the United States; and seek equal justice under the law in all cases.

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STATEMENT OF VALUES
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia will pursue the mission of the office in the context of the following values established by the United States Attorney:

(1) The office and its employees will always adhere to the highest standards of professional responsibility, government ethics and excellence in the performance of all duties.

(2) All decisions by the United States Attorney will be made with the best interests of the office and the accomplishment of the mission as the paramount considerations.

(3) The priorities of the President of the United States and the Attorney General will be the central focus of the effort of the office to accomplish its mission.

(4) Every effort consistent with the accomplishment of the mission will be made to provide opportunities for career and professional development and advancement to every employee of the office.

(5) Excellence in the accomplishment of the mission and demonstrated commitment to public service will be rewarded.

Divisions

Criminal Division

The Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia prosecutes federal crimes.

Civil Division

The Civil Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia defends the federal government in lawsuits filed against it and represents the United States in affirmative civil actions brought against individuals, business entities, and other civil defendants.

Administrative Division

The Administrative Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of West Virginia provides support for the litigative divisions of the office.

The scope of responsibility includes personnel management, budget administration, space management, procurement of supplies and services, information technology, and facilities management.

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Updated January 30, 2022