The attorney general of New York is the chief legal officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the Department of Law of the state government. [1] The office has existed in various forms since 1626, originally established under the Dutch colonial government of New Netherland.

Find individuals who have previously served as attorney general of New York. This list may not be all inclusive of former attorneys general.

Eliot Laurence Spitzer (born June 10, 1959) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 54th governor of New York from 2007 until his resignation in 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he was also the 63rd attorney general of New York from 1999 to 2006.

6 hours ago · Former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is seen in this file photo. The father of a man beaten to death at an upstate prison will visit the State Capitol on Wednesday to advocate for reform, officials said, and he’s getting support from an unexpected ally: former state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned office in 2018.

Andrew Mark Cuomo (/ ˈkwoʊmoʊ / KWOH-moh, Italian: [ˈkwɔːmo]; born December 6, 1957) is an American politician, lawyer, and former government official who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 until his resignation in 2021.

Feb 3, 2025 · NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the guilty plea of former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Bernadine Thomas, 36, of Maybrook, Orange County for causing her husband’s death while driving at speeds of up to 109 MPH with a blood alcohol content of .10 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in ...

Eliot Spitzer (born June 10, 1959, Bronx, New York, U.S.) is an American lawyer and politician who was governor of New York from 2007 to 2008. As the state’s attorney general (1999–2006), he gained national attention for his aggressive pursuit of corruption in the financial industry.

NAAG's attorney general archive includes a list of past attorneys general. Search by state or territory for former attorneys general.

Jan 23, 2025 · NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the sentencing of former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Tyler Paul, 25, of Queens County, for striking Kawan Edwards while speeding on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, causing his death.

1 day ago · That memo singles out Jack Smith, the former special counsel, as well as the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, and the New York attorney general, Letitia James.