Divisions
Appellate Division
The Appellate Division serves as the editorial board of review for the entire office. The Assistant originally assigned to a case generally remains responsible for that case during its entire life in the office. In criminal cases, this means from the onset of an investigation through the grand jury investigation, indictment, trial, appeal, and even post-conviction claims. In the Civil Division, it means from the beginning of the lawsuit through judgment enforcement and appeal. All appellate briefs, however, are reviewed by the Appellate Division both for soundness of legal analysis and for correctness and effectiveness of form. Assistants in the Appellate Division also directly handle both criminal and civil appeals in sensitive or difficult cases. In addition, the Appellate Division acts as "house counsel" to the U.S. Attorney and other Assistants on complex or unusual legal issues.