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Merrick Garland is the new US Attorney General.
The US Senate confirmed the nomination on Wednesday - 70 of the 100 Senators voted for Garland, including Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
The 68-year-old has promised to exercise independence and non-partisanship in his new office and to act in the interests of the American people rather than the president.
Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, had repeatedly interfered in the affairs of the ministry.
The previous federal judge also wants to give priority to the processing of the attack on the US Capitol.
Trump supporters tried to prevent Biden's election victory from being confirmed.
Hundreds were arrested in connection with the incident, including many right-wing extremists.
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Former President Barack Obama wanted to make Garland a Supreme Court judge in 2016.
The personnel failed because of the resistance of the Republicans in the Senate.
However, the vote on Wednesday showed that Garland enjoys non-partisan support.