who is georgia's attorney general

by Terrence Abernathy DDS 4 min read

Who is the current Attorney General?

Christopher M. Carr was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and sworn into office as Georgia's 54th Attorney General on November 1, 2016. On November 6, 2018, Carr was elected by the people of Georgia to serve a full four-year term.

Who is the US Representative from Georgia?

The Attorney General is the chief legal adviser for the Governor, as well as for all state agencies, boards, and commissions. The office represents the State of Georgia in all civil cases before any court and in all cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General also prepares contracts and agreements, prosecutes public corruption cases, and oversees the …

Who is Ga State Representative?

Attorney General Chris Carr appointed W. Wright Banks, Jr. to serve as Chief Deputy for the Georgia Department of Law on March 1, 2020. Beth Burton Deputy Attorney General of the Criminal Justice Division

Who is one of Georgia US Senators now?

Office of the Attorney General | Office of Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr.

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Who is the Attorney General in Atlanta Georgia?

Chris CarrOffice of Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr.

Is the Georgia state Attorney General elected or appointed?

Christopher M. Carr was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal and sworn into office as Georgia's 54th Attorney General on November 1, 2016. On November 6, 2018, Carr was elected by the people of Georgia to serve a full four-year term.

Who appoints Georgia Attorney General?

Vacancies. Per Article V, Section 2, Paragraph VIII of the Georgia Constitution, the governor fills vacancies in the office of attorney general by appointment. The appointee must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Georgia Senate and serves out the remainder of the previous officeholder's term.

Who is the assistant Attorney General of Atlanta Georgia?

Ashleigh Headrick - Assistant Attorney General - State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General | LinkedIn.

What does the Attorney General do?

The principal duties of the Attorney General are to: Represent the United States in legal matters. Supervise and direct the administration and operation of the offices, boards, divisions, and bureaus that comprise the Department.Oct 8, 2021

Who is the District Attorney for Atlanta?

Fani T. WillisWillis. Fani T. Willis is the District Attorney for Fulton County, Georgia, the state's largest county and the home to over one million Georgians.

What are the qualifications to serve as Georgia's Attorney General what are his her responsibilities?

To serve as attorney general one must have been a U.S. citizen for ten years and a Georgia resident for the four years immediately preceding election or appointment.

What are the duties of the Georgia Attorney General?

The office represents the State of Georgia in all civil cases before any court and in all cases before the Supreme Court of the United States. The Attorney General also prepares contracts and agreements, prosecutes public corruption cases, and oversees the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

Who is Georgia Governor?

Brian Kemp (Republican Party)Georgia / GovernorBrian Porter Kemp is an American businessman and politician serving as the 83rd governor of Georgia since January 2019. A Republican, he was the 27th secretary of state of Georgia from 2010 to 2018 and a member of the Georgia State Senate from 2003 until 2007. Wikipedia

Who are the U.S. attorneys in Georgia?

Kurt R. Erskine is the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia.Nov 17, 2021

Is Ga an attorney state?

The state of Georgia has traditionally been an “attorney-closing state,” meaning that only licensed attorneys may conduct the settlement at which closing documents are signed.

What is a state attorney general?

Merrick GarlandUnited States / Attorney generalMerrick Brian Garland is an American lawyer and jurist serving as the 86th United States attorney general since March 2021. He served as a circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1997 to 2021. Wikipedia

Current Officeholder

  • The current attorney general is Chris Carr, who was appointed by Governor Nathan Deal (R) on October 12, 2016, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Samuel S. Olens(R). Carr became acting attorney general on November 1, 2016, and served out the remainder of Olens' term, which expired in 2019. Carr won election to the seat on November 6, 2018. Prior to his tenure as attorn…
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Authority

  • The office of attorney general is established in the Georgia Constitution. Georgia Constitution, Article V, Section 3, Paragraph I
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Qualifications

  • Article V, Section 3, Paragraph II of the state constitutiondescribes the qualifications required of the secretary of state: 1. Must have been a citizen of the United States for 10 years 2. Must have been a legal resident of the state for four years immediately preceding election or appointment 3. Must have attained the age of 25 years by the date of assuming office. 4. Must have been an act…
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Elections

  • The attorney general is elected to four-year terms during federal midterm election years (2018, 2022, 2026, etc.). All Georgia constitutional executive officers take office on the same day the Georgia Legislaturebegins its session, i.e. the second Monday of January in the year following their election.
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Vacancies

  • Per Article V, Section 2, Paragraph VIII of the Georgia Constitution, the governor fills vacancies in the office of attorney general by appointment. The appointee must be confirmed by a majority vote of the Georgia Senateand serves out the remainder of the previous officeholder's term.
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Duties

  • The attorney general serves as the attorney and legal advisor for the state of Georgia and provides opinions on legal questions concerning the state and state agencies. The attorney general also represents the state in capital felony appeals before the Georgia Supreme Court, in all civil cases before any court, and in all cases appearing before the United States Supreme Cou…
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Divisions

  • As of January 7, 2021, the Florida Attorney General's Office contains the following divisions: 1. Regulated Industries and Professions 2. Commercial Transactions and Litigation 3. Criminal Justice 4. General Litigation 5. Government Services & Employment 6. Prosecutions 7. Medicaid fraud 8. Consumer Protection 9. Solicitor General's Unit 10. Operations
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Historical Officeholders

  • Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches state official websites for chronological lists of historical officeholders; information for the Attorney General of Georgia has not yet been added because the information was unavailable on the relevant state official websites, or we are currently in the process of formatting the list for this office. If you have any a…
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Recent News

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Contact Information

  • Capitol Address: Office of the Attorney General 40 Capitol Square, SW Atlanta, Ga 30334 Phone: (404) 656-3300 Fax:(404) 657-8733
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