This year, just over 11.6 million data breach notices went out to Washingtonians — five million more than the previous all-time high in 2021. The number is up significantly compared to last year’s ...

YAKIMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Yakima County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.

The Attorney General's Office shares notice of new formal attorney general opinion requests via email. You may subscribe to receive emails of these pending requests and notice of completed Attorney ...

I. The Role of the Attorney General in State Government The Attorney General for the state of Washington is an independent constitutional officer and the legal adviser to state agencies, officers and ...

The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community and to work towards creating safe communities. Under state law and the ...

Unwanted calls from a business trying to sell you something can be a nuisance. But even worse, unwanted calls from scammers trying to steal your money or identity can be harmful—and illegal. Marketing ...

James B. Metcalf (AG from 1887-1889). A Mississippi native and Confederate veteran of the Civil War, Metcalf worked his way west after the war while studying law at night. In 1870 he was admitted to ...

The Washington State Attorney General's Office produces a range of reports and brochures to assist Washingtonians in learning about their legal rights, find help they might need, and understand the ...

Due to Governor Inslee's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order the Washington Attorney General’s Office will authorize and acknowledge electronic service of original Summons and Complaint via email. Click ...

The Attorney General’s Office is conducting oral history interviews with current and former AGO staff to preserve our office’s long history. Click here to view our YouTube playlist containing every ...