New York Attorney General

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The New York Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of New York. In his role as the state's chief legal counsel, the attorney general not only advises the executive branch of state government, but also defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state.

The current officeholder is Andrew Cuomo.

Divisions

The attorney general's legal functions are divided into five major divisions:

Appeals and Opinions
State Counsel
Criminal Justice
Economic Justice
Social Justice

Contact information

Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
Toll-Free:1-800-771-7755

External links

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