NEW YORK 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 New York:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • administers the Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
  • approves public bond issues
  • 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.

NEW YORK ATTORNEY GENERAL Offices

271 Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone:(718)254-7000 FAX:(718)254-6479

610 Federal Plaza Central Islip, NY 11722-4454 Phone:(631)715-7900 FAX:(631)715-7922

U.S. Attorney's Office P.O. Box 7198 100 South Clinton Street Syracuse, NY 13261 Phone: (315) 448-0672 FAX: (315) 448-0689

U.S. Attorney's Office 445 Broadway, Room 218 Albany, NY 12207-2924 Phone: (518) 431-0247 FAX: (518) 431-0249

U.S. Attorney's Office 319 Federal Building 15 Henry Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 773-2887 FAX: (607) 773-2901

U.S. Attorney's Office 14 Durkee Street, Suite 340 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Phone: (518) 314-7800 FAX: (518) 314-7811

U.S. Attorney's Office 445 Broadway, Room 218 Albany, NY 12207 Phone:(518)431-0247 FAX:(518)431-0249

U.S. Attorney's Office P.O. Box 7198 100 South Clinton Street Syracuse, NY 13261-7198 Phone: (315) 448-0672 FAX: (315) 448-0689

U.S. Attorney's Office 319 Federal Building 15 Henry Street Binghamton, NY 13901 Phone: (607) 773-2887 FAX: (607) 773-2901

U.S. Attorney's Office 14 Durkee Street, Suite 340 Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Phone: (518) 314-7800 FAX: (518) 314-7811

U.S. Attorney's Office One St. Andrews Plaza New York, NY 10007 Phone:(212)637-2200 FAX:(212)637-2685

U.S. Attorney's Office 300 Quarropas Street, Third Floor White Plains, NY 10601 Phone:(914)993-1900 FAX:(914)993-1980

U.S. Attorney's Office 138 Delaware Ave.Buffalo, NY 14202 Phone:(716)843-5700 FAX:(716)551-3052

U.S. Attorney's Office 620 Federal Building 100 State Street Rochester, NY 14614 Phone:(585)263-6760 FAX:(585)263-6226


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