Description: The Office of the Attorney General of Arizona is the chief legal office of the State of Arizona, responsible for representing the state in civil and criminal matters, enforcing state law, protecting consumers, issuing legal opinions to state agencies and officials, coordinating statewide law enforcement initiatives, and providing victim and public safety services. Type: State government office / executive agency Policies: Enforcement and interpretation of state law; consumer protection and anti‑fraud actions; antitrust and corporate litigation; criminal appeals and public safety policy; civil rights and hate‑crime enforcement; environmental and natural resources enforcement; healthcare and Medicaid fraud prevention; cybersecurity, privacy, and identity theft prevention; legal opinions on legislation and administrative authority. Funding: Primarily funded through state appropriations (Arizona general fund), supplemented by federal grants, fees and fines, and recoveries from civil enforcement actions and settlements. Affiliates: Office of the Governor of Arizona; Arizona Department of Public Safety; county and city attorneys across Arizona; National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG); U.S. Department of Justice and other federal law enforcement partners; the elected Attorney General and the Office's senior leadership.
