State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General Employee Directory
Government AdministrationGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
The State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General is a constitutional government office created by the Georgia Constitution and deriving its authority from the Constitution and Georgia laws. It serves as the attorney and legal adviser to the Executive Branch, providing opinions on legal questions concerning the State or its agencies and representing Georgia in litigation before state and federal courts. Its litigation responsibilities include handling capital felony appeals before the Georgia Supreme Court, representing the State in most civil cases before any court, and representing the State in most cases before the United States Supreme Court. The office prosecutes public corruption cases involving illegal activity with the State, initiates civil or criminal actions on behalf of Georgia when requested by the Governor, and prepares and reviews contracts and agreements on behalf of the State. The agency does not provide legal advice to private citizens; it is located at 40 Capitol Square Southwest, Atlanta, Georgia 30334, United States, employs 201-500 people, and maintains a website at law.ga.gov.