Nick Brown is Washington State’s 19 th Attorney General, elected into office in November 2024. As Attorney General, Nick’s focus is on getting results that benefit Washington State residents and tangibly improve their lives.

The Attorney General is the top legal officer for state government, elected by the public for a four-year term. Attorney General Nick Brown is Washington’s 19th state Attorney General. He was sworn into office in January 2025.

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Jan 31, 2025 · SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown filed a multi-state federal lawsuit today to halt a presidential order that threatens to end federal funding to medical institutions providing gender-affirming care.

We offer an informal complaint resolution service to Washington state residents, and to consumers with complaints about businesses located in Washington state. Through this process, we contact businesses to determine their response to consumer complaints.

The Attorney General’s Office Consumer Protection Division provides information on a wide range of topics of interest to consumers, including identity theft, debt management, refund rights and scams that target elderly individuals.

The Policy Division manages and facilitates meetings for taskforces, advisory committees, and working groups appointed by the Washington State Legislature or the Attorney General’s Office, as well as internal working groups.

The Attorney General's Office provides formal written opinions about constitutional or legal questions when requested by statewide elected officials, members of the Legislature, appointed heads of state agencies, and county prosecuting attorneys.

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is made up of 27 legal divisions located in 12 different cities across the state. The office consists of more than 1,800 employees, including nearly 800 attorneys providing legal services to more than …

The Washington State Attorney General's Office produces a range of reports and brochures to assist Washingtonians in learning about their legal rights, find help they might need, and understand the roles of the office.