state attorney general
State's top lawyer
A state attorney general is the chief legal officer of a U.S. state, responsible for representing the state in legal matters, advising state agencies, and enforcing consumer protection and other laws.
In most states, the position is elected; in a few, it's appointed by the governor or legislature.
The state attorney general filed suit against the oil company.
- prosecutorGovernment's trial lawyer
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- litigationLegal dispute process
- subpoenaWrit requiring testimony
- cease and desistLegal order to stop
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- State Politicslegislature, statehouse, governor, lieutenant governor, redistricting
- courtsfamily court, civil court, district court, criminal court, circuit court
- state courtssuperior court, district court, circuit court, municipal court, county court
- Tennessee courtsCourt of Appeals, circuit court, criminal court, juvenile court, municipal court
state attorney generalfederal prosecutor
Government lawyer handling crimes
county prosecutor · district attorney · city attorney · U.S. Attorney
state attorney generalpublic defender
Attorney representing those unable to afford one
defense attorney · civil rights attorney · legal aid lawyer · defendant
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