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  1. www.justice.gov › agOffice of the Attorney General | Office of the Attorney General

    About the Office. The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the Office of the Attorney General which evolved over the years into the head of the Department of Justice and chief law enforcement officer of the Federal Government. The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President ...

    • Merrick B. Garland

      Immediately preceding his confirmation as Attorney General,...

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      The Attorney General is responsible for the overall...

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  2. www.justice.gov › meet-attorney-generalOffice of the Attorney General | Attorney General Merrick B ...

    Nov 15, 2022 · Immediately preceding his confirmation as Attorney General, Attorney General Garland was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was appointed to that position in 1997, served as Chief Judge of the Circuit from 2013-20, and served as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference of the United States from 2017-20.

  3. www.justice.gov › doj › organization-mission-andOffice of the Attorney General - United States Department of ...

    The Attorney General represents the United States in legal matters generally and gives advice and opinions to the President and to the heads of the executive departments of the Government when so requested. In matters of exceptional gravity or importance the Attorney General appears in person before the Supreme Court.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › United_States_Attorney_GeneralUnited States Attorney General - Wikipedia

    The United States attorney general (AG) is the head of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and is the chief law enforcement officer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. The attorney general is a statutory member ...

  5. www.naag.org › attorneys-general › what-attorneysWhat Attorneys General Do - National Association of Attorneys ...

    Attorney General Powers and Responsibilities. While varying from one jurisdiction to the next due to statutory and constitutional mandates, the role of attorney general typically includes: Issuing formal opinions to state agencies. Acting as public advocates in areas such as child support enforcement, consumer protections, antitrust and utility ...

  6. rantt.com › the-attorney-general-explainedWhat Does The Attorney General Do? (Duties And Powers)

    Jun 20, 2020 · The Attorney General is also responsible for making sure the law is enforced impartially and fairly, leading to examinations of alleged violations of the law. Responsible for U.S. Attorneys throughout the country, the Attorney General may provide guidance interpreting the law to assist in prosecuting or defending the United States in legal ...

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  8. www.mass.gov › orgs › office-of-the-attorney-generalOffice of the Attorney General - Mass.gov

    About the Attorney General's Office. Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell’s Office is an advocate and resource for the people of Massachusetts in many ways, including protecting consumers, combating fraud and corruption, investigating and prosecuting crime, and protecting the environment, workers, and civil rights.