KANSAS 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 Kansas:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • 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

Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Memorial Hall, 2nd Floor 120 SW 10th Street Topeka, KS 66612 Phone:(785) 296-2215 Toll free:1-888-428-8436 Fax:(785) 296-6296

Topeka 444 S.E. Quincy Suite 290 Topeka, KS 66683 Phone:(785) 295-2850 FAX: (785) 295-2853 TDD: (785) 295-7673

Wichita 1200 Epic Center 301 N. Main Wichita, KS 67202 Phone:(316) 269-6481 FAX:(316) 269-6484 TDD:(316) 269-6586

Kansas City 500 State Ave. Suite 360 Kansas City, KS 66101 Phone:(913) 551-6730 FAX:(913) 551-6541 TDD:(913) 551-6666


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