Jean-Baptiste-Marie Duvergier (25 August 1792 – 2 November 1877) was a French lawyer and expert on jurisprudence who was known for his work in collecting and publishing laws and ordinances.

[4] He was one of the founders of the journal Le Producteur, and with Olinde Rodrigues belonged to the first circle of friends of Saint Simon.

[3] Duvergier was appointed Minister of Justice and Religious Affairs on 17 July 1869, replacing Jules Baroche.

[3] The cabinet he joined had the mission of preparing the parliamentary empire for a revised constitution, which he assisted in drafting.

[8] Jean-Baptiste Duvergier is best known for starting the Collection complète des lois, décrets, ordonnances, réglements, avis du Conseil-d’État published by A. Guyot et Scribe.