UTAH 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 Utah:

  • 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

Utah State Capitol Office Office of the Attorney General Utah State Capitol Complex 350 North State Street Suite 230 SLC UT 84114-2320 Phone: (801) 366-0260 FAX: (801) 538-1121

185 South State Street Suite #300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Phone: (801) 524-5682 Toll-Free: (800) 949-9451 Fax: (801) 524-6924

20 North Main Street Suite #208 St. George, UT 84770 Phone: (435) 673-4765 Fax: (435) 673-3691

350 S. Main St. Room #400 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Phone: (801) 524-6880 Fax: (801) 524-4258


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