Department of Attorney General

The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General serves as the state's chief legal advisor, representing state agencies in litigation, issuing legal opinions, and enforcing consumer protection, civil rights, and criminal laws. The Attorney General prosecutes major criminal cases, defends state agencies in lawsuits, and advises Thống đốc and Legislature on legal matters affecting state operations. The department also oversees the enforcement of charitable trust laws and nonprofit compliance.

The Attorney General's consumer protection and civil rights enforcement directly affects Hawaii residents' legal rights in the marketplace and in interactions with government. Residents can file consumer fraud complaints with the department and benefit from its enforcement actions against scams and illegal business practices.