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      • The overarching mission of the Office of the Attorney General, as set forth in the West Virginia Constitution and the West Virginia Code, is to serve as the chief legal officer for the State of West Virginia. The Attorney General Speaks for the legal interests of the State.
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  2. The overarching mission of the Office of the Attorney General, as set forth in the West Virginia Constitution and the West Virginia Code, is to serve as the chief legal officer for the State of West Virginia.

  3. Patrick Morrisey was elected as the Attorney General for the State of West Virginia on November 6, 2012, reelected to a second term Nov. 8, 2016, and reelected to a third term Nov. 3, 2020.

  4. May 1, 2024 · The attorney general is the chief legal officer for the state of West Virginia. The attorney general’s (AG) job according to state code is to enforce West Virginia’s laws as they relate to – listed in order – consumer protection, unfair trade practices, civil rights and other important areas.

  5. Office of the Attorney General of West Virginia’s Investigati on Into the DEA. Tackling the opioid crisis has been a top priority for the West Virginia Attorney General’s Office since Attorney General Morrisey was sworn into office in January, 2013.

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    The office of attorney general is established by Article VII of the West Virginia Constitution. Article VII, Section 1:

    Article IV, Section 4 of the West Virginia Constitutionestablishes the qualifications of office as such: 1. at least 25 years old 2. a citizen entitled to vote 3. a resident of West Virginia for at least the preceding 5 years

    West Virginia elects attorneys general in presidential election years. The term begins on the first Monday after the second Wednesday of January next after the election.

    Details of vacancy appointments are addressed under Article VII, Section 17of the state constitution. If the office of attorney general becomes vacant, it is the duty of the governor to fill the position by appointment. The appointee serves until a new attorney general is elected.

    As of January 11, 2021, divisions within the Attorney General's Office included: 1. Appellate 2. Civil Rights 3. Consumer Protection & Anti-Trust 4. Education, Arts & Boards 5. Health & Human Resources 6. Tax & Revenue, Claims Commission, and Transportation

    Since 1863, West Virginia has had 33 attorneys general. Aquilla B. Caldwell served twice (First and fifth officeholder). Click "show"for former officeholders.

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    West Virginia State Capitol Building 1 Room E-26 Charleston, WV 25305 Phone: 304-558-2021 Fax:304-558-0140

  6. The overarching mission of the Office of the Attorney General, as set forth in the West Virginia Constitution and the West Virginia Code, is to serve as the chief legal officer for the State of West Virginia.

  7. Oct 10, 2023 · The attorney general is West Virginias chief legal officer, serving as the adviser to all agency heads in the executive branch, including the governor. As chief legal officer he handles all court suits in which the state is a party and supervises the legal business of state agencies.

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