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.

Per the state's public records act, please be aware that all correspondence submitted to the Attorney General's Office is subject to public disclosure. Use the options below to select the topic you would like to contact our office about.

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.

Jan 23, 2025 · SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today announced the resolution of a lawsuit against Puppyland and its owners. Puppyland will pay the state $3.75 million and end its illegal advertising and sales practices.

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 …

Apr 23, 2024 · Washington’s opioid recoveries reach $1.29 billion and counting SEATTLE — Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today he signed onto a pending resolution with Kroger that will bring in $47.5 million to combat the opioid epidemic in Washington state.

The Attorney General’s Office strives to support better communication and promote mutual understanding between landlords and manufactured home owners. The office provides an equitable and low-cost option for manufactured home owners and landlords to resolve disputes concerning alleged violations of these rights.

The Washington Attorney General, as the chief law officer of the state, provides official opinions on questions of law at the request of designated public officials on issues arising in the course of their duties.