Alaska Department of LawGovernment

The Alaska Department of Law is the principal legal agency and executive department of the State of Alaska, headed by the Alaska Attorney General. Its mandate is to provide legal advice and representation to the Governor, state agencies, and the Legislature, while also prosecuting criminal offenses statewide and enforcing consumer protection and environmental laws. Established in 1959 under Article III of the Alaska Constitution upon Alaska's admission as the 49th U.S. state, it is uniquely structured compared to most other U.S. states because the Attorney General is appointed by the Governor rather than popularly elected.