Updated: October 28 2019

Hawaii - Attorney General

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer and chief law enforcement officer of the State of Hawaii.  The Attorney General is appointed by the Governor. 180 attorneys and over 500 professional and support personnel assist the Attorney General in fulfilling the responsibilities of the office.

Personally or through deputy attorneys general, the Attorney General (1) appears for the State in civil and criminal cases when the State is a party; (2) investigates violations of state laws, and initiates civil and criminal actions to enforce the laws or prosecute persons who violate them; (3) prepares legal opinions for the Governor, the Legislature, and the heads of state departments; (4) advises state officials on legal matters so that they may faithfully execute their duties and responsibilities; and (5) defends and represents state officials and employees when they are sued for actions they have taken or are about to take in connection with their state positions.

Primary Address

Hawaii - Attorney General
425 Queen Street,
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 586-1500
Web: http://ag.hawaii.gov/

Region(s) Served

• State

Locations

• Hawaii Attorney General - Honolulu Office
  425 Queen Street,
  Honolulu, HI 96813
  Phone: (808) 586-1500
  Fax: (808) 586-1239
  
  Contact: Hawaii Attorney General
  
  Web: http://ag.hawaii.gov/
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