The Attorney General's Office makes a difference every day for the people of Washington -- through its work as the state's chief legal officer and through key initiatives such as:

• Consumer protection:  Fighting ID theft, Internet predators and scams.  Find tips to make you a smarter consumer on our All Consuming blog.  Attend a free ID theft prevention forum or a shredding event.
  
• Government accountability:  Promoting open government and protecting private property through the fair use of eminent domain.
  
• Community safety:  Protecting children and families in their communities and on the Internet through "Operation: Allied Against Meth", the Youth Internet Safety Task Force, the "Homicide Investigative Tracking System"-- or HITS-- and the sexually violent predator unit.

As the chief legal office for the state of Washington, AGO attorneys and staff, in 26 divisions, provide legal services to more than 230 state agencies, boards and commissions, as well as representing the citizens through antitrust enforcement and protecting the environment and utility customers.  The office also provides Attorney General's Opinions.

Our Web site provides you with a wealth of information about the AGO, how to work for us and what we can do to help you. We hope you find it useful!

--Attorney General Rob McKenna