Attorney General | Mimi Bebe

The Attorney General (AG) serves as the chief legal advisor and chief law enforcement officer for a state or the federal government. In the U.S. federal system, the Attorney General heads the Department of Justice and is a cabinet-level position. State Attorneys General, while having varying powers and responsibilities depending on the state, typically oversee the state's legal affairs, represent the state in court, and enforce state laws. Their roles can encompass civil litigation, criminal prosecution, consumer protection, environmental law, and antitrust enforcement. The AG's office is a powerful entity, capable of initiating investigations, filing lawsuits, and shaping public policy through legal action.