The Attorney General is a constitutional officer whose duties and powers are prescribed in Title 36, Chapter 15, of the Code of Alabama (1975).  As the state's attorney, he provides legal representation for the state of Alabama, its officers, departments, and agencies. The Attorney General defends the state in all lawsuits in which the state is named as a defendant. He represents the state in all court proceedings wherein the constitutionality of a state statute is challenged.

In addition to defending the state, the Attorney General may initiate court action, both civil and criminal, to protect the state's interests or to enforce state law. The Attorney General represents the state in all criminal actions in the appellate courts of the State of Alabama and in habeas corpus proceedings in the federal courts. He has the authority to superintend and direct the prosecution of any state criminal case.

The Attorney General issues legal advice through formal or informal written opinions to authorized public officials and agencies.

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Alabama Office of the Attorney General

Steve Marshall

Thomas Coram Jr.

Sara Rogan

Richard Mink

P.j. Hammett

Otis Perkins

Nathan Mays

Monica Sheeler

Matt Bledsoe

Lindsay Barton

John Porter

John Kachelman

John Hensley

Jim Murray

Jasper Roberts

James Houts

Hunter Hamm

G. Ward Beeson III

Edmund Lacour

Bs Donna MacKey Dunn

Clark Morris

Charles McKay

Catherine Kline

Barrett Bowdre

Lieberman Bruce

Katherine Green Robertson

The Legal Positions team at the Alabama Office of the Attorney General is responsible for providing expert legal counsel, representation, and advocacy for the state in various civil and criminal matters. This team conducts extensive legal research, drafts opinions, and represents the state in appellate courts and trials, ensuring the enforcement and defense of Alabama's laws and interests. Additionally, they play a crucial role in initiating legal action to protect state sovereignty and uphold justice, while also advising public officials and agencies on legal issues.

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