The Office of the New York State Attorney General works to protect New Yorkers, combats crime, ensures public safety, defends civil rights, fights for workers, safeguards our environment, and more.

The Attorney General serves the public interest of all New Yorkers in matters affecting their daily lives, enforcing laws to protect consumers, tenants, patients, workers, investors, and charitable donors.

Office of the New York State Attorney General The Capitol Albany NY 12224-0341. General helpline: 1-800-771-7755

Office of the New York State Attorney General The Capitol Albany NY 12224-0341 Phone: 1-800-771-7755

3 days ago · Attorney General James and Acting Tax Commissioner Hiller Announce Conviction of Capital Region Car Dealership Owner for Failing to Pay Over $160,000 in Taxes

Attorney General James took on predatory landlords who harassed tenants and endangered children by violating New York’s lead paint laws. She protected New Yorkers’ health and the state’s natural resources by going after polluters and companies that flouted environmental protection laws.

The multi-million dollar agreement, one of the largest of its kind in New York state, also requires the companies to implement new policies to prevent any future violations and comply with oversight from the Attorney General’s Office and New York City authorities.

This website contains the opinions of the New York State Attorney General issued since 1995. You can access opinions by numerical index, subject, or statute. Appeals & opinions resource center

The Office of the New York State Attorney General's regional offices address important matters of social and economic justice in the communities they serve by investigating and bringing action to protect consumers, civil rights, charitable donations, workers’ rights, and the environment.

At the Office of the New York State Attorney General, we welcome career seekers with talent, motivation, the highest ethical and professional standards, and a strong commitment to serving the people of New York.