Recognizing that discrimination has no place in our society, the Attorney General’s Office is fighting to protect LGBTQ+ individuals, students, and adults across the nation, and strictly enforcing California's laws that prohibit discrimination, including hate crimes.

Overseeing more than 5,600 lawyers, investigators, sworn peace officers, and other employees, the Attorney General: Represents the People of California in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts and the supreme courts of California and the United States.

You may obtain a referral to a certified lawyer referral service by contacting the State Bar at (866) 442-2529 (toll-free in California) or (415) 538-2250 (from outside California), or via the State Bar of California website. If you cannot afford an attorney, you …

If you have questions or comments concerning one of the specific programs of the Attorney General’s Office listed below, please use the link provided for your convenience.

On April 23, 2021, Rob Bonta was sworn in as the 34th Attorney General of the State of California, the first person of Filipino descent and the second Asian-American to occupy the position.

Contact the Attorney General’s Public Inquiry Unit to report a complaint about a business or if you have questions or comments. Complaint Against Business General Contact Form

The Attorney General regulates charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf. The purpose of this oversight is to protect charitable assets for their intended use and ensure

Every charitable corporation, unincorporated association, and trustee doing business in or holding property in California is required to register with the Attorney General's Registry of Charities and Fundraisers within 30 days of receiving charitable assets.

Every charitable corporation, unincorporated association, and trustee doing business or holding property in California is required to annually renew its registration with the Attorney General's Registry of Charities and Fundraisers.

Job vacancies are available only to individuals who have eligibility based on either: Successful completion of a competitive State civil service examination; or Current employment with the State of California in a class which is comparable under transfer rules; or Previous employment with the State of California in a class that is comparable ...