GEORGIA 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 Georgia:

  • 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.

State Attorney's Offices

Office of the Attorney General 40 Capitol Square, SW Atlanta, GA 30334 Phone:(404) 656-3300 Fax: (404) 657-8733

U.S. Attorney's Office Gateway Plaza 300 Mulberry Street, 4th Floor Macon, Georgia 31201 Tel: (478) 752-3511

C.B. King U.S. Courthouse 201 West Broad Ave, 2nd Floor Albany, Georgia 31701 Tel: (229) 430-7754

Columbus Division 1246 First Avenue SunTrust Building, 3rd Floor Columbus, Georgia 31901 Tel: (706) 649-7700

U.S. Attorney's Office Valdosta, Georgia Phone:(229) 244-2900

U.S. Attorney's Office Athens, Georgia Phone:(706) 546-2470


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