MONTANA 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 Montana:

  • 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

2929 3rd Ave N. Billings, MT 59102 Phone:(406) 657-6101 Fax:(406)657-6989 TTY (405) 657-6100

161 Federal Building Butte, MT 59704 Phone:(406) 723-6611 Fax:(406)723-5002 TTY (406) 782-5992

901 Front St. Rm 1100 Helena, MT 59626 Phone:(406) 457-5120 Fax:(406)457-5130 TTY (406) 457-5126

119 1st Ave N. Great Falls, MT 59401 Phone:(406) 761-7715 Fax:(406)453-9973 TTY (406) 761-3152

105 E. Pine Street Missoula, MT 59802 Phone:(406) 542-8851 Fax:(406)542-1476 TTY (406) 327-9945


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