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Daniel S. Sullivan is the current Attorney General of Alaska. Sullivan was appointed to his current office by then-Governor Sarah Palin in June 2009. So, about 9 or 10 months, so far.
Edmond Randolph was the first attorney general of the United State.
The president appoints someone and the Senate must confirm
Typically a chief executive has a counsel to his office, and a counsel to him personally. The Attorney General is considered the highest law-enforcement authority of the State, and sometimes legal opinions are sought from this office. The Solicitor General acts to advocate on behalf of the government before the Court. Finally, in some matters of governance by the Governor, the State Supreme Court may speak as to the validity of acts or omissions made by the office, usually where they are purportedly violative of the State Constitution or the U.S. Constitution.
There are wide variety of different positions held in the federal government office. Some of these positions include Attorney General and Secretary of State.
The Attorney General is appointed by the President for a term of four years, and is confirmed by the Senate.
There is no term limit for the position of Attorney General. He is appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Normally when a new President is elected, a new Attorney General is also appointed, most of the time from the same party. He can remain in his position until the President sees fit to replace him.
"The Attorney General of Texas, Greg Abbott's office is in Texas. It is located at the following address:
Jeff Sessions served as a U.S. Senator from Alabama from 2006 until 2017. He was then appointed as the Attorney General of the United States, serving from February 2017 until November 2018. Sessions has been in public office for over a decade, spanning his time as a senator and attorney general.
Eric Holder is known for being the first black Attorney General in the United States. He is the 82nd to hold the position and was appointed by Barack Obama.
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As of my last knowledge update in October 2023, the Attorney General of the United States is Merrick Garland. He was appointed to the position by President Joe Biden and took office on March 11, 2021. Please verify for the most current information, as appointments may change.
As of my last update in October 2023, the Attorney General of Pennsylvania is Michelle Henry. She took office in 2022 after being appointed to succeed Josh Shapiro, who became the governor of Pennsylvania. Michelle Henry, a member of the Republican Party, previously served as the First Deputy Attorney General. For the most current information, please verify with an up-to-date source.
The Office of the Attorney General of Colombia, known as the Procuraduría General de la Nación, was created on July 19, 1929. It serves as the oversight body responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption and malpractice within the Colombian government.
The Attorney General is head of his office.