WASHINGTON 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 Washington:

  • serves as legal counsel of the state government
  • defends the State's laws and Constitution
  • sits as an ex-officio member of state committees and commissions
  • enforces state consumer protection laws
  • defends suits against state agencies and state employees
  • 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.

WASHINGTON ATTORNEY GENERAL - State Attorney's Offices

1125 Washington Street SE PO Box 40100 Olympia, WA 98504-0100 Phone: (360) 753-6200

United States Attorneys Office 920 W Riverside Ave Suite 340 Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: (509) 353-2767 Fax: (509) 353-2766

United States Attorneys Office 402 E Yakima Ave, Suite 210 Yakima, WA 98901 Phone: (509) 454-4425 Fax: (509) 454-4435

U.S. Attorney's Office 700 Stewart Street Suite 5220 Seattle, WA 98101-1271 Phone: (206) 553-7970 Toll Free: (800) 797-6722 Fax: (206) 553-0882

U.S. Attorney's Office 1201 Pacific Ave Suite 700 Tacoma, WA 98402-4305 Phone: (253) 428-3800 Fax: (253) 428-3826

103 E Holly St Suite 310 Bellingham, WA 98225 Phone: (360) 676-2037

1220 Main St Suite 510 Vancouver, WA 98660 Phone: (360) 759-2100

115 E Railroad Suite 306 Port Angeles, WA 98362 Phone: (360) 457-2711

3501 Colby Avenue Suite 200 Everett, WA 98201 Phone: (425) 257-2170

8127 W. Klamath Court Building 6 Suite A Kennewick, WA 99336-2607 Phone: (509) 734-7285

332 French Administration Bldg PO Box 641031 Pullman, WA 99164-1031 Phone: (509) 335-2636


Return from Washington Attorney General to Home page.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided by Attys.org - Attorneys at Law is intended for educational purposes only. The law will vary depending on the specifics of each case, jurisdiction and state of residence. The content on this website should NOT be considered professional legal advice or a substitute for professional legal advice. For such services, we recommend getting a free initial consultation by a Lawyer licensed in your state.

attys-bar


Copyright © 2011 Attys.org - Washington Attorney General - All Rights Reserved.