Des Moines Iowa Department of Justice

About This Office

The Des Moines Iowa Department of Justice, located in West Des Moines, IA, is a local branch of the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) that enforces federal laws in Polk County. The Department of Justice Office operates under the authority of the U.S. Attorney General to represent the interests of the U.S. in legal matters that involve the government. For example, the DOJ Office represents the federal government in U.S. district courts and U.S. courts of appeals. Local DOJ Offices work with the Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys, which coordinates Polk County U.S. Attorneys' Offices.