The United States Marshals Service is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency, established in 1789 by the very first Congress under the Judiciary Act. Deputy U.S. Marshals serve in every federal judicial district and are responsible for carrying out the orders, judgments, and decrees of the federal courts.
There are 52 states with US Marshals Service locations across the United States. The USMS operates 94 district offices — one for each federal judicial district — with a workforce of more than 5,000 deputy marshals and career employees.
US Marshals Service in the United States
Browsing by state lets you identify the U.S. Marshals district office covering your region, including the federal courthouse it serves, district-level contact numbers, and the geographic jurisdiction covered by that district's deputies.
Common Services
- Federal fugitive apprehension and execution of federal arrest warrants
- Custody and transportation of federal prisoners to courthouses and correctional facilities
- Court security operations including protection of federal judges, jurors, and court personnel
- Administration of the Witness Security Program (WITSEC) for protected government witnesses
Visitor tip: U.S. Marshals district offices are not open for general public walk-in visits. Most interactions with the USMS occur through the federal court system or require a prior appointment. Always call the district office in advance to confirm hours, location, and access procedures before visiting.
For official information, visit U.S. Marshals Service — usmarshals.gov.
About US Marshals Service
The U.S. Marshals Service is governed by the U.S. Department of Justice and operates under the authority of the federal judiciary. Each of the 94 districts is led by a presidentially appointed United States Marshal. The USMS is the primary agency responsible for fugitive operations, managing the nation's most wanted federal fugitives through programs like the 15 Most Wanted list and regional fugitive task forces that work jointly with local and state law enforcement.
Common Services
- Asset forfeiture management and public auctions of federally seized property
- Serving civil process on behalf of the federal court system
- Sex offender investigations under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act
- Emergency management operations and special operations group deployments
To report a federal fugitive, use the USMS Tips line at 1-877-WANTED2 or submit a tip online through the USMS website. For questions about seized asset auctions, visit the USMS Asset Forfeiture section. All district office contact information is available by state on the official USMS website.
For official information, visit U.S. Marshals Service — usmarshals.gov.