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Attorney General - Office of Your State Attorney General

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Definition:

An attorney general is the chief legal officer of a state. These officials cooperate with federal officials in enforcement of laws relating to insurance and health care regulation; antitrust, civil rights, and bankruptcy issues; consumer protection and environmental issues. State attorneys general also enforce tobacco laws, protect utility customers, and help victims of crimes.

Most attorneys general are elected, although a few are appointed by the governor, the state legislature, or the state supreme court.

Here is alist of state attorneys general as of November 2008.

Common Misspellings: attorney generals is an incorrect plural

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