News & Updates
Attorney General Schwalb Commends DC Council for Continued Investment in Office of the Attorney General
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today commended the DC Council for delivering on the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Fiscal Year 2025 budget priorities, including provisions which will provide critical resources to support OAG’s efforts to improve public safety and support District…
Attorney General Schwalb Releases 2023 Impact Report
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today released a 2023 Impact Report detailing how over the past year, The Office of the Attorney General has delivered for District residents, securing $610 million in total savings and benefits – over four times its annual budget.
Ushering in 2024 at OAG
Happy 2024! It’s hard to believe that January is already drawing to a close. Here at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), we hit the ground running, kicking off the year with a new public safety grant program and a series of successful wage theft and consumer protection cases that put…
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Consumer Alert on Rental Fees & Protections for DC Renters
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert informing District residents about legal protections against excessive fees throughout the rental process, including caps on application fees and protections against “junk fees” after they sign a lease.
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Consumer Alert & Business Advisory on Price Transparency Requirements
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert informing District residents of their right to clear information about prices before they make a purchase in the District of Columbia.
Attorney General Schwalb Issues Consumer Alert & Business Advisory on Federal SNAP Requirements
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued the below Consumer Alert informing District residents of their rights when making purchases through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Standing Up for District Workers, Every Day
At the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), we’re committed to protecting the rights of District workers and ensuring that businesses compete on a level playing field.
Consumer Alert: Do You Own a Home in DC? Avoid Scams Targeting Homeowners!
Homeowners are frequent targets of scams. If you own a home in DC, be aware of the warning signs and learn how to protect yourself and your family. Homeowner scams can be extremely convincing. Scammers looking to steal your money or personal information will often lie to you about your mortgage…
Public Safety Advisory: DC’s “Red Flag” Law Helps Keep Communities Safe
Are you concerned that a friend or family member who owns a gun could be a danger to themselves or others? The Office of the Attorney General works to ensure District residents know what laws and resources exist to help keep them safe. Learn how the District’s “Red Flag” law can be used to…
Public Hearing: Providence Hospital Sale
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is reviewing the sale of the Providence Hospital site (1150 Varnum Street NE) to a for-profit entity and is holding a public hearing to receive stakeholder and resident input.