United States Attorney

Prosecuting attorneys appointed by the President for each judicial district whose duties are to prosecute all offenses against the United States; prosecute or defend, for the government, all civil actions, suits or proceedings in which the U.S. is concerned; appear on behalf of defendants in all civil actions, suits or proceedings pending in the district against collectors or other officers of the revenue or customs acting in their official capacity; and institute and prosecute proceedings for the collection of fines, penalties and forfeitures incurred for violations of revenue law.