Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Office can assist with various matters. You can file an issue online, call, email, attend events or schedule meetings as needed.
The Office of Legal Counsel is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, defending state proceedings on its behalf, providing advice and opinions when requested by President or heads of departments, supporting county prosecutors trying death penalty cases and opposing any litigation seeking to overturn valid convictions.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the State Capitol Building
The Attorney General serves as chief law enforcement officer of the United States and is an integral member of Cabinet. They prosecute federal criminal cases and defend executive branch against legal challenges (such as lawsuits). Furthermore, they manage legal issues that involve public agencies as well as state government bodies while communicating any concerns to Congress – the Attorney General is seventh on the line for succession to presidency.
The office operates across the state, investigating and taking legal action against various types of crimes ranging from consumer fraud, election law violations, mortgage fraud, environmental damage and international narcotics trafficking. They work toward social and economic justice by upholding laws that protect consumers, investors, tenants, workers, charitable donors and the environment.
Attorney general are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. Their tenure depends on their satisfaction with their boss, while according to the Appointments Clause of the Constitution they must tender their resignation upon becoming president themselves.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the State House
The Attorney General oversees prosecution of federal crimes ranging from public corruption, white-collar crime, terrorism, organized crime and other serious offenses to public defense of state agencies as well as civil lawsuits brought by them on their behalf – some of the most complex and significant litigation handled by the Department of Justice.
Letitia James, New York City’s 67th Attorney General and native Brooklynite, has transformed the Office into an agent of change. Letitia manages over 1,700 investigators, scientists, forensic accountants and attorneys across regional offices throughout New York State who collaborate on her team that protects New Yorkers by investigating predatory lenders, fraudsters and those violating human rights, environmental or immigration laws.
The Attorney General is an impartial position and serves as the highest legal official of New York state. Appointed by the President with advice and consent from the Senate, their appointment often serves as an agent of President to represent United States in Supreme Court litigation or other complex legal issues.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the Governor’s Office
As the “People’s Lawyer,” the Attorney General serves as the public representative protecting legal rights of its citizens, organizations and natural resources within the State. They oversee numerous statutory and common law powers that encompass prosecution of criminal cases, civil investigations, economic justice initiatives, harm-reduction strategies in public health strategies as well as environmental preservation.
The Office of the Attorney General operates regional offices across the State to address critical social and economic justice issues in their communities by investigating and taking legal actions on behalf of consumers, investors, charitable donors, workers and workers’ compensation claims. They also engage in outreach and educational presentations.
Attorney General Sunday is a graduate of Lehman College and Howard University School of Law from Brooklyn and has served as District Attorney in York County since 2009. Additionally, he serves on the York Opioid Collaborative’s Education and Training Committee while living there with his wife and son.
The Office of the Attorney General is located in the Governor’s Mansion
Attorney General also defends executive branch state agencies against actions or proceedings initiated against them, such as criminal trials in State Court. His Civil Rights Bureau works towards equal treatment under law while upholding civil rights legislation throughout New York State.
In New York State, the Attorney General is charged with prosecuting both felony and misdemeanor crimes – including violent crime, white collar crimes such as financial fraud or sexual assault and child abuse, as well as homicides – within its jurisdiction. His office boasts more than 700 attorneys, legal assistants and support staff across New York State offices.
The Attorney General serves as chief legal officer of all government. In this capacity, they advise the Governor and other members of the executive branch on legal matters as well as any public body upon request. Their office can often be quite hectic due to numerous complex and demanding cases being presented for adjudication.
