How to File a Complaint with the Office of Professional Responsibility
Our Jurisdiction
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against DOJ attorneys that relate to the exercise of their authority to investigate, litigate or provide legal advice, as well as allegations of misconduct against DOJ law enforcement personnel that relate to allegations of attorney misconduct within the jurisdiction of OPR.
OPR does not have the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct against other DOJ employees. All such allegations may fall within the jurisdiction of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and may be submitted to the OIG here: https://oig.justice.gov/hotline
In addition, OPR does not have the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct against employees of other federal agencies or departments such as:
- Department of Defense (DOD)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and others.
OPR also does not have the authority to investigate allegations against non-DOJ employees such as state and local law enforcement officers and officials.
It is OPR’s policy to refrain from investigating allegations that have been submitted, or could have been submitted, to a court for its consideration during the course of litigation.
How to File a Complaint
OPR accepts complaints by mail or by using the online form.
Send completed complaint forms to:
Mail:
Counsel
Office of Professional Responsibility
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 3266
Washington, D.C. 20530-0001
Electronic: Complete and submit the form below.
If you elect to submit your complaint online and would also like to submit additional documentation to OPR, you may do so by mailing your printed online complaint along with the supporting documentation to OPR at the address provided.
If you wish to submit a FOIA request, please use the contact options set forth in the OPR's FOIA section of this website.
COMPLAINT OF POSSIBLE PROFESSIONAL MISCONDUCT OF
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTORNEY OR DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LAW ENFORCEMENT
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