Craig W. Richards
Craig W. Richards (b. Fairbanks, Alaska) is a former Republican Attorney General of Alaska. He was first appointed to the position by Gov. Bill Walker (I) in December 2014 to replace former attorney general Michael C. Geraghty (R).[1] He announced on June 23, 2016, that he was resigning effective immediately in order to spend more time with his family.[2]
As attorney general, Richards oversaw the Alaska Department of Law, prosecuted violations of state criminal law, issued legal advice to state officers and agencies, and enforced other Alaska statutes.[3]
Biography
Education
- Bachelor's degree in finance, University of Virginia
- MBA, Duke University
- J.D., Washington and Lee University[4]
Career
Richards was the law partner of Gov. Walker prior to his appointment as attorney general.[1] Though Richards was appointed by an independent governor, the attorney general is registered to vote as a Republican.[5]
Political career
Alaska Attorney General (2014-2016)
Richards was appointed to serve as attorney general by Gov. Walker in late November 2014 and assumed office in December 2014.[5] He resigned in June 2016.[2]
Appointments
2014
Richards was first appointed to the office of Alaska Attorney General in December 2014 by Gov. Bill Walker (I).[5]
Recent news
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See also
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Alaska Dispatch News, "Walker names law partner as attorney general, makes 3 other appointments," November 25, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Webcenter11.com, "Alaska Attorney General Resigns," June 23, 2016
- ↑ Alaska Legal Resource Center, "Alaska Statutes 44.23.010," accessed June 1, 2011
- ↑ KTVA, "Alaska Gov.-elect Bill Walker appoints law partner as attorney general," November 27, 2014
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Alaska Dispatch News, "Walker appointees defy party labels, to chagrin of some on both sides," December 25, 2014
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| Preceded by Michael C. Geraghty (R) |
Attorney General of Alaska 2014 - 2016 |
Succeeded by Jim Cantor |
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