ARKANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL

United States Attorneys work under the direction of the Attorney General, serving as the country's principal litigators handling most of the trial work in which the United States is a party.

The lawyer for the State of Arkansas:

• serves as legal counsel of the state government
• defends the State's laws and Constitution
• enforces state consumer protection laws
• defends suits against state agencies and state employees
• sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
• approves public bond issues
• administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
• issues legal opinions at the Governor's request, and other officials and agencies
• collects court-ordered child support

Under Title 28, Section 547 of the United States Code, the 3 statutory responsibilities for the United States Attorneys are:

• the prosecution of criminal cases for the Federal government;
• the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the U.S. is a party; and
• the collection of debts owed the Federal government.

Office of the Attorney General 323 Center Street, Suite 200 Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Phone:(501) 682 2007 1-800-482-8982

U. S. Attorney 425 W. Capitol Avenue P. O. BOX 1229 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone: 1-501-340-2600 Fax: 1-501-340-2728

Post Office Box 1229 Little Rock, AR 72203 Phone:501-340-2600 Fax:(501)340-2728

414 Parker Street Fort Smith, AR 72901 Phone:(479)783-5125 Fax:(479)785-2442

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