Virginia Attorney General’s Office

The Virginia Office of the Attorney General is the commonwealth’s legal office, based in Richmond. It advises and represents state agencies, boards, commissions, public colleges and universities, and protects the legal interests of Virginia residents. Its lawyers handle litigation and provide guidance on contracts, personnel, regulation, real estate and proposed legislation. The office also issues official legal opinions, enforces consumer-protection and antitrust laws, represents consumers in utility matters and undertakes specified debt-collection and public-safety responsibilities. An elected attorney general leads the office, supported by deputies, assistant attorneys general, legal assistants and other professional staff.