Mission Statement
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office represents the public interest of Arizona and its citizens in fighting the fentanyl crisis and the drug cartels, protecting Arizona’s children, combating elder abuse and consumer fraud, litigating complex, multi-state settlements, serves crime victims and much more.
Description
The Attorney General serves as the chief legal and law enforcement officer in the State of Arizona. Mandated by the state constitution, the attorney general is elected to a four-year term by the people of Arizona.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office represents the public interest of Arizona and its citizens in fighting the fentanyl crisis and the drug cartels, protecting Arizona’s children, combating elder abuse and consumer fraud, litigating complex, multi-state settlements, serves crime victims and much more.
The office acts as the largest law firm in the state, representing and providing legal advice to most state agencies. The team of advocates and attorneys enforces consumer protection and civil rights laws; and prosecutes criminals charged with complex financial crimes and certain conspiracies involving illegal drugs. In addition, all appeals statewide from felony convictions are handled by this office.
The Attorney General’s Office brings and defends lawsuits on behalf of the State and prepares formal legal opinions requested by State officers, legislators, or county attorneys on issues of law. The office does not provide legal advice or representation to individuals.
