Frequently Asked Questions

Where is your office? Are courtrooms open to the public?

The office is located in the Richard B. Russell Federal Building at 75 Ted Turner Drive in downtown Atlanta, near the Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena. Public street parking is very limited around the building. There are numerous pay parking lots adjacent to the building, and the MARTA public transit Five Points Station is one block Northeast of the Building. Most courtrooms and hearings are open to the public and located on the upper floors of the building. Observers must go through security and follow all courtroom rules.

Does the U.S. Attorney’s Office offer legal help?

The U.S. Attorney’s Office represents the United States in criminal, civil, and other proceedings but does not represent private individuals and cannot give legal help to individuals. 

How can I find out about some of the cases your office has handled?

You can locate recent cases on this website by following the “News” link. A number of cases each week are highlighted and described in detail in the news releases, which are sent out to dozens of media outlets in North Georgia. 

How can I find out what has happened to a defendant who has been sentenced to prison as a result of one of your cases?

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has an “Inmate Locator” website at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc. By typing in a name and other information, you can find out where the inmate is housed and a projected release date. If an inmate has been released, the website will often give a date of release. www.bop.gov
 

How do I report a federal crime?

Federal crimes are investigated by many agencies. Here are just a few of the federal agencies which investigate federal crimes and their general contact numbers.