Democrat Letitia James currently serves as Attorney General, in office since January 1, 2019. The Attorney General advises the executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state.
Amy L. Solomon was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and named Acting Assistant Attorney General, of the Office of Justice Programs in May 2021.
Attorney General Letitia James Launched The Most Extensive Lawsuit In The Nation Against Opioid Manufacturers, Distributors, And The Sackler Family. About the Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James is the 67th Attorney General for the State of New York.
From 1823 to 1846, the Attorney General was elected by the New York State Legislature for a three-year term. Attorneys General have been elected by the voters since 1847.
Over 650 Assistant Attorneys General and over 1,700 employees, including forensic accountants, legal assistants, scientists, investigators and support staff serve in the Office of the Attorney General in many locations across New York State.
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How much does an Assistant Attorney General make in New York, NY? The average Assistant Attorney General salary in New York, NY is $102,190 as of August 29, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $87,115 and $118,208.
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They represent the State in all lawsuits and transactions for and against the State. They work and function in the same way as ordinary attorneys.
The attorney general advises the executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state. The attorney general acts independently of the governor of New York.
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Barr is sworn in as Attorney General by Chief Justice John Roberts in 2019.
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The President of the United States has the authority to appoint U.S. Attorneys, with the consent of the United States Senate, and the President may remove U.S. Attorneys from office.
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The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New Netherlands. Democrat Letitia James currently serves as Attorney General, in office since January 1, 2019.
In 1693, the Attorney General earned a salary of 50 pounds.
The Attorney General advises the executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state. The Attorney General acts independently of the Governor of New York. The department's regulations are compiled in title 13 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).
From 1823 to 1846, the Attorney General was elected by the New York State Legislature for a three-year term .
Amy L. Solomon was appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General, and named Acting Assistant Attorney General, of the Office of Justice Programs in May 2021.
Maureen A. Henneberg is the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in charge of the Office of Justice Programs.
The attorney general of New York is the chief legal officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the Department of Law of the state government. The office has been in existence in some form since 1626, under the Dutch colonial government of New Netherland. The attorney general of the State of New York is the highest-paid state attorney general in the country.
The attorney general advises the executive branch of state government and defends actions and proceedings on behalf of the state. The attorney general acts independently of the governor of New York. The department's regulations are compiled in title 13 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR).
The legal functions of the Department of Law are divided primarily into five major divisions: Appeals and Opinions, State Counsel, Criminal Justice, Economic Justice and Social Justice.
• Harlan Levy (2011–2015)
• Ruth Kessler Toch (1966–1979)
• Shirley Adelson Siegel (1979–1982)
• From 1684 to 1777, when New York was under the British colonial government, the attorney general was appointed by the British crown, or the colonial governor on its behalf. In 1693, the attorney general earned a salary of 50 pounds.
• From 1777 to 1822, the attorney general was appointed by the Council of Appointment.
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