Attorney Generals serve as advocates and chief law enforcement officials. Their duties involve working with legislatures, consumer protection and more – not to mention representing state agencies with their boards and commissions.
Michelle Henry is Pennsylvania’s first woman Attorney General. A life-long public servant, Michelle has dedicated herself to providing service to Pennsylvania residents throughout her career.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the State House
As chief civil legal officer, the Attorney General oversees affirmative enforcement by his/her Office and protects consumers from fraud and abuse. While as a matter of policy he/she does not provide individual legal advice nor represent private citizens in lawsuits; his/her Office does offer assistance with consumer disputes by connecting consumers with relevant government agencies.
The Attorney General’s thirteen regional offices act as law enforcement arm for New Yorkers, investigating and prosecuting crimes and civil matters to safeguard New Yorkers against fraud or harm, while upholding social and economic justice and safeguarding our environment. Furthermore, each office actively engages its local communities through outreach events, educational presentations and responding to complaints from New Yorkers across the state.
Michelle Henry served as First Deputy Attorney General under former Attorney General Josh Shapiro, overseeing legal matters that ranged from criminal cases seeking justice for victims to civil suits representing the Commonwealth and public protection suits fighting consumer rights. A life-long public servant, Henry hails from Westmoreland County where she attended Greensburg-Salem Public Schools before traveling throughout Pennsylvania as an intern with Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office and clerking for now retired Lancaster County Judge Michael Georgelis’ chambers.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the Courthouse
The Office of the Attorney General serves as both law enforcement and legal advisor for Arizona, prosecuting crimes and defending its interests in civil cases; providing formal legal opinions requested by state officers or county prosecutors; representing it during appeals from felony convictions; handling administrative matters for many state agencies such as contract negotiation/agreements preparation/prepration for budget purposes etc; it does not offer advice to private citizens however.
The Attorney General’s 27 legal divisions are strategically situated across 12 cities throughout the state. Acting as the largest law firm in Pennsylvania, its role includes representing state departments, boards and commissions against lawsuits brought by other entities; investigating complex financial crimes like money laundering, bank fraud and mortgage fraud; fighting drug cartels such as Fentanyl; safeguarding children by enforcing consumer protection laws and representing utility issues on public interest matters while representing crime victims as needed; in addition providing guidance and opinions to Governor, legislators and state officers regarding constitutional or legal questions concerning their duties.
Attorney General Tish James leads a diverse and committed staff of over 650 employees at her Office, who work together on issues spanning criminal, environmental and economic justice such as opioid epidemic, vulnerable population exploitation and potential Medicaid fraud allegations. Her attorneys have earned national recognition for their hard work in upholding justice for New Yorkers.
Additionally, the Attorney General’s regional offices play an essential role in fulfilling its essential defensive, regulatory and affirmative justice functions across the state. Each office is headed by an Attorney in Charge who supervises an Assistant Attorney General staff team dedicated to representing state officers in civil or criminal litigation and prosecuting federal crimes in their regions.
The New York region encompasses Manhattan and Bronx boroughs as well as Dutchess, Greenburgh, Putnam, Rockland County Westchester Ulster Sullivan counties; while Broome Chemung Chenango Delaware Otsego Schuyler Tompkins Tioga are serviced from Binghamton Regional Office.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the State Office Building
The Attorney General’s Office is responsible for handling legal matters that involve Maryland and its agencies, such as litigation in courts such as the Supreme Court of Maryland, Appellate Courts and Circuit Courts. Furthermore, their role includes monitoring legislation and administrative regulations affecting Maryland as well as prosecuting civil and criminal cases affecting individuals or groups within it; in addition to offering advice and opinions to State officers or departments upon request.
The Office of the Attorney General comprises thirteen civil and defense litigation divisions that fulfill various roles for Marylanders. This includes child support payments, criminal prosecutions, environmental enforcement and consumer protection services. Furthermore, their Office is charged with representing Maryland in eminent domain proceedings as well as upholding both Federal law and State statutes within Maryland – while having broad common law powers to investigate breaches of fiduciary duty and misuse of charitable assets while taking necessary actions to enforce both Charitable Trust Act and Solicitation for Charity Act legislation.
In New York state, the Attorney General’s office maintains 13 regional offices that help it fulfill its essential protective, regulatory, and affirmative justice functions throughout New York state. Each regional office houses teams of prosecutors, investigators, legal assistants, scientists, and forensic accountants dedicated to protecting public interest; furthermore these offices offer assistance to local citizens, businesses and organizations by answering questions or providing assistance as necessary.
Tish James was raised in Brooklyn and is a proud graduate of Lehman College and Howard University School of Law. Prior to becoming New York State Attorney General, Tish led the Brooklyn Regional Office where she successfully resolved hundreds of consumer complaints while investigating predatory lenders who preyed upon first-time homebuyers and helped investigate NYPD stop-frisk policy. Furthermore, Tish has cracked down on firms engaging in deceptive business practices or violating human rights, environmental or consumer laws.
In 1979, with the opening of Lausche State Office Building, Cleveland Regional Office was established. Prior to this point, assistant attorneys had been scattered across Ohio through special counsel or part-time staffing arrangements. Later during Lee Fisher administration’s Toledo Regional Office opening up in 1992; currently it houses 10 assistant attorneys, two support staff, and a regional liaison.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the Governor’s Office
The Office of the Attorney General serves as Virginia’s law firm, protecting state government entities, agencies, boards and commissions, colleges and universities as well as local, county and state law enforcement agencies from emerging public safety threats. Comprised of a chief deputy attorney general and four deputy attorneys general overseeing 21 specialized sections along with over 150 assistant attorneys general who receive assistance from professional staff members including legal assistants and secretaries.
The Attorney General serves as the legal adviser to both the Governor and all state departments, offices and agencies. When requested by these entities, he or she provides legal opinions as requested and acts as ex officio member on various committees and commissions in addition to defending challenges to state laws brought by individuals against state agencies or employees.
Additionally, the Office of the Attorney General oversees prosecution of violations of state law and litigates to protect public interests; these include seeking economic and social justice, harm reduction strategies and protecting natural environments within our state. Furthermore, this office works closely with charitable organizations within its borders in ensuring they adhere to laws while helping those in need.
Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General serves a vital function: safeguarding Virginian consumers from fraud and deceit. Their consumer protection division receives thousands of complaints annually from consumers throughout Virginia regarding everything from misleading advertising to defective automobiles. Furthermore, this office works hard to enforce state unfair competition laws so as to safeguard businesses against competitors engaging in unlawful practices.
The Office of the Attorney General places great emphasis on crime victim services. It operates a system of direct compensation payments to victims of criminal conduct as well as grants for crime victim service programs across the state. Furthermore, its investigative efforts involve cases such as child pornography, computer crimes against children, election fraud and Medicaid fraud.
The Office of the Attorney General also strives to assist residents living in colonias – poverty-stricken housing developments located along Texas borders that often lack jobs and schools – by creating several programs targeted towards these communities, many of which may be far away from work or education opportunities.
