who is the attorney general of maine

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How to contact Maine Attorney General?

1/24/2022: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Resolution of All Claims Against the PR of the Estate of Robert Indiana 1/21/2022: ATTORNEY GENERAL FREY FILES COMPLAINT IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT UNDER THE MAINE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

What is the main job of the Attorney General?

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey was born in Bangor. He lived with his family in Bangor until third grade, at which point he moved to Dixmont. He is a graduate of Nokomis High School in Newport, he earned a Bachelor of Arts from Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, and he earned a Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law in Rhode Island.

Who is the current Attorney General?

The Attorney General’s Child Protection Division handles all of the State’s child protection cases in Maine's 29 District Courts, with 18.5 AAGs. 1.5 AAGs represent DHHS in appeals before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court.

Where is the Attorney General Office located?

Janet T. Mills. 2013 – 2019. William Schneider. 2011 – 2013. Janet T. Mills. 2009 – 2011. G. Steven Rowe. 2001 – 2009. Andrew Ketterer.

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Does Maine have an attorney general?

The Maine Attorney General is elected by secret ballot of the legislature. It is one of the first tasks of each newly sworn-in legislature. Maine is the only state to select its attorney general in this manner.

Who is Maine's assistant attorney general?

Johanna Gauvreau -Johanna Gauvreau - Assistant Attorney General - Drug Prosecutor - State of Maine Office of Attorney General | LinkedIn.

How many district attorneys are in Maine?

eightThe eight popularly elected district attorneys are responsible for the prosecution of the majority of criminal offenses that occur within their respective prosecutorial districts.

How is the Maine attorney general chosen?

The constitutional basis of the office is Article IX, Section 11 of the Maine Constitution, and the holder of the position is chosen biennially by the Maine Legislature in joint session. Maine is the only state to select its attorney general in such a manner.

Who is the district attorney in Maine?

Darcie N. McElwee was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the District of Maine on October 8, 2021.Dec 17, 2021

Who is the attorney general of Maryland?

Brian Frosh (Democratic Party)Maryland / Attorney generalBrian E. Frosh is an American lawyer and politician serving as the Attorney General of Maryland. He also served five terms in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 16 in Montgomery County. Wikipedia

How many DAs are in Maine?

eight DAsThere are 97 assistant district attorneys (ADAs) in the state working alongside the eight DAs.Jan 23, 2020

What is Attorney General role?

Being the highest law officer of the country, it is the duty of the attorney general to advise the government on legal matters that are referred to him by the president. He is also duty-bound to undertake any responsibilities of duties of legal character that are assigned to him by the president.Jan 4, 2022

Who is the DA for Hancock County Maine?

Matthew J. As District Attorney, Matthew Foster's term runs 1-1-2015 thru 12-31-2022. He resides in Ellsworth.

Who is the governor of Maine?

Janet Mills (Democratic Party)Maine / GovernorJanet Trafton Mills was sworn in as the 75th Governor of Maine on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.

Who is the attorney general of Vermont?

T. J. Donovan (Democratic Party)Vermont / Attorney generalThomas J. Donovan Jr. (TJ) was elected as the 26th Attorney General of the State of Vermont on November 8, 2016. TJ was born and raised in Burlington, Vermont.

Who is the attorney general of Nevada?

Aaron Ford (Democratic Party)Nevada / Attorney generalAaron Darnell Ford is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 34th Attorney General of Nevada, since 2019. Wikipedia

Current Officeholder

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The current officeholder is Aaron Frey (D). On December 6, 2018, the Maine State Legislature selected Frey to succeed Janet Mills (D). He assumed office on January 8, 2019.The state legislature selected Frey for a second term on December 2, 2020, which began on January 4, 2021.
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Vacancies

  • Note: Ballotpedia's state executive officials project researches the constitutional or statutory text that details the process of filling vacancies for a state executive office. That information for the Attorney General of Maine has not yet been added. After extensive research, we were unable to identify any relevant information on state official websites. If you have any additional informatio…
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Duties

  • The attorney generaloversees the following duties while in office: In addition, the attorney general holds the following responsibilities: 1. appointing deputy and assistant attorneys general; and 2. acting as the first in line to succeed the governor should the office holder leave office or become incapacitate. Maine is one of five states that has no lieutenant governor.
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Divisions

  • As of January 10, 2021, the attorney general's office is divided into the following divisions. 1. Administration Division 2. Child Protective Division 3. Child Support Division 4. Health & Human Services Division 5. Criminal Division 6. Investigation Division 7. Litigation Division 8. Office of the Chief 9. Medical Examiner 10. Natural Resources Division 11. Professional/Financial Regulation …
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Historical Officeholders

  • There have been 58 Attorneys General of Mainesince 1820. Of the 54 officeholders, there have been 30 Republicans, 20 Democrats, one Whig, one Democratic-Republican, and two with no available partisan information.
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Recent News

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Duties and Powers of The Office

  • The duties of the Attorney General are established by the Maine Revised Statutes Annotated, Title 5, Chapter 9. These statutes direct the attorney General to discharge various responsibilities, including representing the State and its agencies in civil actions; prosecuting claims to recover money for the State; investigating and prosecuting homicides and other crimes; consulting with …
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Office Organization

  • The Maine Office of the Attorney General is organized into 13 divisions. Each division is supervised by a chief attorney or other professional. The Attorney General is assisted in his management of the Office by a Chief Deputy Attorney General and a Chief Operating Officer. Get more information about the structure and work of the Office.
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Continuing Legal Education

  • The Maine Office of the Attorney General sponsors continuing legal education programs several times a year in Augusta. The programs are presented primarily for the legal staff of the Maine Office of the Attorney General. However, many programs are open to the legal staff of the District Attorneys Offices and attorneys employed by the State of Maine, as well as private attorneys if s…
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