The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is the chief legal office of the U.S. state of Minnesota, established by the Minnesota Constitution. The Attorney General serves as the state’s chief legal officer and top law enforcement official, elected by Minnesota voters every four years. The office is responsible for representing the state in legal matters, protecting consumers, enforcing state laws, and providing legal counsel to state agencies and officials. The office handles a wide range of legal responsibilities, including consumer protection, antitrust enforcement, charitable organization oversight, and criminal appeals. It maintains several divisions focused on specific areas of law, such as the Consumer Protection Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Civil Law Division. The office also issues formal legal opinions on matters of state law when requested by state officials or agencies. Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, the Attorney General’s Office employs numerous attorneys, investigators, and support staff who work to protect Minnesota residents’ rights and interests. The office regularly initiates legal actions against companies violating state laws, investigates fraud schemes, and provides resources to help citizens understand their legal rights. It also collaborates with other state attorneys general offices on multi-state investigations and enforcement actions.