What is the role of the PA Attorney General?
John Castro
Published Feb 21, 2026
What is the role of the PA Attorney General?
Duties of the Attorney General To be the Commonwealth’s chief law enforcement officer charged with the responsibility for the prosecution of organized crime and public corruption.
What is a Attorney General?
Attorneys general are the top legal officers of their state or territory. They advise and represent their legislature and state agencies and act as the “People’s Lawyer” for the citizens. Most are elected, though a few are appointed by the governor.
Who is the present attorney general?
K. K. Venugopal
The 15th and current Attorney General is K. K. Venugopal. He was reappointed by President Ram Nath Kovind in 2020….List of Attorneys General for India.
| Attorney General | Term | Incumbent Prime Minister |
|---|---|---|
| Mukul Rohatgi | 19 June 2014 – 18 June 2017 | Narendra Modi |
How do I contact the PA Attorney General?
WHEN SHOULD YOU FILE A COMPLAINT You can download a complaint form from our website at or you can call our toll- free number, 1.800. 441.2555, to have a form mailed to you.
What is a PA HIC number?
New applicants for registration will be issued a unique Pennsylvania Home Improvement Contractor number (PAHIC#). Re-registration applicants will continue to use their previously issued registration number. You will also receive a registration certificate by mail.
Can a governor fire an Attorney General?
Can governors tell their attorneys general what to do? In general, no. The vast majority of state attorneys general are elected separately from the governor, which means they’re free to make their own decisions about which cases to prosecute.
Who is highest law officer of a state?
Advocate General of the State
Advocate General of the State is the highest law officer in the state. The Constitution of India (Article 165) has provided for the office of the Advocate General for the states. Also, he corresponds to the Attorney General of India.
Who was the last Attorney General?
California Former Attorneys General
| Kamala D. Harris | 2010 – 2017 |
|---|---|
| Earl Warren | 1939 – 1943 |
| Ulysses S. Webb | 1902 – 1939 |
| Tiery L. Ford | 1899 – 1902 |
| William F. Fitzgerald | 1895 – 1899 |
How do I file a complaint with the attorney general’s office?
Filing a Consumer Complaint You can also request a complaint form by calling 1.800. 382.5516 or 317.232. 6330. For price gouging complaints please submit any photo documentation you have of price signage with your complaint.
How do I file a complaint with the PA Attorney General?
WHEN SHOULD YOU FILE A COMPLAINT You can download a complaint form from our website at or you can call our toll-free number, 1.800. 441.2555, to have a form mailed to you.
