The purpose of the Florida Office of the Attorney General (Florida Department of Legal Affairs), is to provide a variety of legal services, including defending the state in civil litigation cases; representing the people of Florida in criminal appeals in state and federal courts; protecting consumers from various types of fraud; conducting various programs to assist crime victims; and prosecuting some criminal offenses.

The Florida Constitution designates the Attorney General as the chief state legal officer. The constitution requires the Attorney General to be elected every four years and be at least 30 years old. To qualify for election, the Attorney General must have resided in the state for the preceding seven years and have been a member of The Florida Bar for the preceding five years. The Attorney General serves as a member of the Florida Cabinet, appoints the Statewide Prosecutor, and heads the Florida Department of Legal Affairs responsible for providing required legal services to government agencies.

The Statewide Council on Human Trafficking is located in the Florida Department of Legal Affairs and chaired by the Attorney General (or a designee). Additionally, the following independent commissions are administratively housed within the office and/or Florida Department of Legal Affairs: the Florida Elections Commission, the Florida Gaming Control Commission, and the Florida Commission on the Status of Women.

The office's units and activities include the following.

• Antitrust Division brings actions against individuals or entities that commit state or federal antitrust violations, such as bid rigging, price fixing, market allocation, and monopolization. The division's efforts also include enforcement for certain violations of the state securities law, False Claims Act, and the Consumer Protection Act and Racketeering laws.
• Civil Legal Services Division provides required legal representation and services to state agencies (e.g., departments, commissions, and boards).
• Civil Litigation Division represents the state and its officials in any civil action that affects the state's interests.
• Office of Civil Rights enforces civil rights laws on behalf of the State of Florida through litigation, education, outreach and legislative proposals. The office works with the Florida Commission on Human Relations and other groups to enforce the provisions of the Florida Fair Housing Act. It also conducts hate crime training for law enforcement officers and students.
• Consumer Protection Division serves as the civil enforcement authority for violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act and related laws. It protects Florida consumers by pursuing individuals and entities that engage in unfair methods of competition or unconscionable, deceptive, or unfair practices in trade of commerce.
• Criminal Appeals Division represents and defends the prosecution in all criminal appeals within state and federal courts. The division handles certain felony appeals and habeas corpus litigation.
• Division of Victim Services and Criminal Justice Programs provides services to crime victims and educates the public about crime prevention. It provides funding for crime victim services, advocacy for victims and victims' rights, and training to law enforcement, advocates, and others through the Florida Crime Prevention Training Institute.
• Medicaid Fraud Control Unit investigates and prosecutes criminal and civil fraud involving providers who improperly bill the state's Medicaid program. It also investigates allegations of patient abuse, neglect, and exploitation in facilities receiving Medicaid program payments.
• Lemon Law Arbitration Division administers a forum for the resolution of disputes between consumers and manufacturers arising under Florida's motor vehicle Lemon Law.
• Office of Solicitor General handles the state's most sensitive and complex litigation, supervises the state's civil and criminal appeals, and advises the Attorney General.
• Office of Statewide Prosecution prosecutes multi-circuit criminal activity and works with law enforcement and state and federal counterparts to combat organized criminal activity.

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the office.

Information on the office's performance may be found in its Biennial Report.

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
2023-2024 Attorney General Biennial Report, Office of the Attorney General, 2025
Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual 2025 Edition, Office of the Attorney General, 2025
Statewide Council on Human Trafficking 2025 Annual Report, Statewide Council on Human Trafficking, 2025
2024 Annual Report, Office of Statewide Prosecution, 2024
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
U.S. Department of Justice

Article IV, ss.4, 5, and 10 of the Florida Constitution and Ch. 16 and ss. 14.24, 20.11, and 106.24, Florida Statutes

Florida Office of the Attorney General Contact Website
Florida Office of the Attorney General
PL-01, The Capitol
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1050
(850) 414-3990
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