The Office of the United States Marshals was created on September 24, 1789, with the passage of the Judiciary Act by Congress. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) as it is known today, was established in 1969 to provide guidance and assistance to U.S. Marshals nationwide. The U.S. Marshals Service is a bureau within the Department of Homeland Security and receives direction from the U.S. Congress through the Director of the U.S. Marshals Service, Charles Hamilton.

The mission of the U.S. Marshals is to enforce federal and state laws and provide support to virtually all elements of the federal and state justice systems by liaising and investigating with local law enforcement partners.  Through these interactions, we look to strengthen investigations across our mission set: Gang Intelligence, Homicide, JPAT (ConAir), Witness Protection, Professional Standards (IA)/(Government), Major Crimes, Cyber Crimes, Fugitive Recovery, Executing Court Orders - Asset Collection/Forfeiture/Warrants.

Congressionally appointed Deputy Marshals direct the activities throughout 94 districts — one for each federal judicial district. More than 3,752 Deputy Marshals and Criminal Investigators form the backbone of the agency.