Lincoln Nebraska Department of Justice

About This Office

The Lincoln Nebraska Department of Justice, located in Lincoln, NE, is a local branch of the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) that enforces federal laws in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County U.S. Attorneys' Offices.