D.C. Attorney General Secured Nearly $907 Million for District in 2025: Report

February 4, 2026

The D.C. Attorney General's Office released its 2025 Impact Report showing it generated $906. 8 million in savings and benefits for the District, more than quadrupling its annual budget. Attorney General Brian Schwalb, now three years into his term as the District's second elected AG, emphasized his office's role defending residents' rights and interests amid various legal challenges.

Who is affected

District of Columbia residents broadly
Tenants (received $45.4 million in rent refunds, credits, and penalties)
Workers (received $7.7 million in unpaid wages and penalties)
Consumers
Victims of civil rights abuses
National Women's Soccer League workers
Amazon delivery drivers
Ward 8 residents (beneficiaries of $41 million housing conditions judgment)
Defendants in violent juvenile crime cases

What action is being taken

OAG is defending more than 900 cases
The office is handling most violent juvenile crime cases
OAG is pursuing dangerous drivers under the STEER Act
The office is fighting for District workers' wages and benefits
OAG is serving as a legal defense against attacks on residents' rights, safety, and self-governance

Why it matters

This matters because it demonstrates the effectiveness and value of having an independent, elected Attorney General accountable directly to D.C. residents. The office's work has produced substantial financial returns for the District while protecting vulnerable populations including tenants, workers, and crime victims. The preservation of federal funding and prevention of civil litigation liability ensures the District can maintain essential services in transportation, education, public safety, and disaster preparedness. Additionally, the significant reductions in violent crime, traffic deaths, and opioid fatalities directly impact public safety and quality of life for all Washington residents.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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