VERMONT 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 Vermont:

  • 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

Attorney General's Office 109 State Street Montpelier, VT 05609-1001 Phone: (802) 828-3171

United States Courthouse and Federal Building Post Office Box 570 11 Elmwood Avenue, 3rd Floor Burlington, VT 05402-0570 Phone: (802) 951-6725 Fax: (802) 951-6540

United States Courthouse and Federal Building Post Office Box 10 151 West Street, 3rd Floor Rutland, VT 05702-0010 Phone: (802) 773-0231 Fax: (802) 773-0214


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