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
