United States Solicitor General

The United States Solicitor General is the person appointed to represent the federal government of the United States before the Supreme Court of the United States. The current Solicitor General, Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 6, 2011 and sworn in on June 9, 2011. Verrilli's predecessor on a permanent basis, Elena Kagan, was nominated to the Supreme Court and confirmed by the Senate in August 2010. Betwee... More

Also known as:

  • Solicitor General of the United States

Government Office or Title

Office Holders:

Officeholder Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From To
  • Feb 1890
  • Mar 1892
  • Oct 1870
  • Nov 1872
  • Nov 1872
  • May 1885
  • May 1885
  • Aug 1886
  • Jul 1886
  • May 1889
  • May 1889
  • Jan 1890
  • Mar 1892
  • May 1893
  • Apr 1893
  • Jan 1895
  • Feb 1895
  • Jul 1897
  • Jul 1897
  • Mar 1903
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Appointment:

Appointee Appointed by Declared on
  • Jan 26, 2009
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