Where is the Attorney General’s Office?

The United States attorney general serves as chief legal adviser, leading the Department of Justice. Their appointment must be confirmed by the US Senate.

Attorneys general provide advice and counsel for executive branch of state governments and defend actions and proceedings on their states’ behalf, as well as prosecute crimes committed against consumers, workers, tenants, charitable donors and the environment.

Office Locations

The office serves as an invaluable resource for residents in need of legal advice relating to state laws. Their mission is to safeguard consumers, civil rights, public safety and maintain justice; walk-ins are not permitted. Appointments are strongly advised as walk-ins cannot be accommodated.

As New York’s chief legal officer, the attorney general oversees a wide variety of criminal and civil cases that impact both New Yorkers and state residents. Their office prosecutes terrorism and white-collar crime; addresses civil rights concerns; and oversees tobacco compliance.

The attorney general provides advice to state government agencies and legislatures, representing public interest. Each state has regional offices to carry out these functions of defense, regulation and affirmative justice – each led by an attorney-in-charge who oversees assistant attorneys general charged with investigating, prosecuting and litigating cases as well as co-ordinating statewide initiatives.

Civil Rights Bureau

Attorneys general serve multiple functions when prosecuting criminal cases assigned by state law, from enforce civil rights laws and enforce public corruption cases, murder cases that span county boundaries or organized crime investigations to investigating Medicaid fraud claims made by healthcare providers or others seeking reimbursement through federal programs such as Medicare.

The Bureau is responsible for developing and implementing civil rights, equal opportunity programs and affirmative action functions in accordance with existing laws, Executive Orders and regulations. Furthermore, its Office processes EEO complaints filed by Department employees or applicants seeking employment.

The accumulation consists of closed case files and associated material on a variety of civil rights issues, such as discrimination in housing, public accommodation and employment; violations to the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act by blocking patients from entering health services; police misconduct and housing discrimination against people with disabilities.

Public Information Office

The Public Information Office serves as the Department of Justice’s communication, reputation management and media resourcing center. It disseminates court news to both the public and press; takes calls from members of the public regarding current cases; fields questions from them regarding court orders/opinions/official orders issued from Court proceedings; oversees dissemination of these. Furthermore, this office houses a press room which regularly covers its activities by seventeen local and national news media organizations regularly covering court matters.

As part of its regional office network, the Office of the Attorney General performs critical defensive, regulatory and affirmative justice functions throughout New York State. Their offices investigate and prosecute cases that impact everyday life for consumers, tenants, workers, patients and charitable donors while encouraging harm-reducing public health strategies and protecting natural environments. They also coordinate statewide criminal and civil investigations relating to mortgage fraud, public corruption, international narcotics trafficking, white collar crime or any matter of significant public interest.

Legal Services Office

In its various roles, the Office of Legal Counsel reviews proposed executive orders and substantive proclamations that require formal presidential approval. In addition, they offer advice to agency heads when their agencies disagree about certain issues.

Some AGs file suits in federal court on behalf of their state residents when federal actions violate state laws or constitutions, or may participate in federal cases through amici briefs to express their views.

In non-common law jurisdictions, an Attorney General serves as the primary legal advisor for their government entity, representing them both criminally and in civil actions or proceedings brought by individuals against government. They often have oversight responsibilities over various state departments and agencies in their states – making this title distinct from Minister of Justice; for example in Canada their position is known as Chief Law Officer or Head of Department of Justice.