Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard

The Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is a government agency based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a workforce of 641 employees, the office manages a budget of $500 million. The Attorney General serves as the chief legal officer for the state and is elected to a four-year term. The Attorney General's Office provides legal counsel to most state agencies and enforces consumer protection and civil rights laws within Arizona. Their responsibilities include prosecuting crimes such as complex financial crimes, certain drug conspiracies, and felony appeals statewide. The office also handles legal matters for the Department of Economic Security, including Child Protective Services and Child Support Enforcement. The Attorney General's Office acts as a legal advocate for the state, bringing and defending lawsuits as needed. They also prepare legal opinions for state officers, legislators, and county attorneys. Jurisdiction encompasses various areas including consumer fraud, white-collar crime, organized crime, public corruption, environmental laws, civil rights, and multi-county crimes. For inquiries or further information, please visit the Attorney General's Office website at azag.gov.