About the Office of the Attorney General
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As the Chief Legal Officer for the State of Maryland, the Attorney General is elected by the citizens of Maryland to supervise and direct the legal business of the State. Under the Attorney General’s leadership, the Assistant Attorneys General and professional staff who comprise the Office of the Attorney General work together to advise and represent the State, its institutions, agencies, boards, commissions, and officials. The Attorney General also enforces and upholds the rule of law, using the authority of the Office to protect Marylanders and promote the public good. The Office is organized into Central Divisions and Agency Client Units.
Executive Leadership
Attorney General of Maryland
Anthony G. Brown
Chief Deputy Attorney General
Carolyn A. Quattrocki
| Chief of Staff
Christian E. Barrera
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Deputy Attorneys General
Leonard J. Howie III
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Zenita Wickham Hurley 
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Carrie J. Williams
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Sharon S. Merriweather 
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General Counsel
Peter V. Berns
Central Divisions
Executive Division
| Comprises the leadership of the Office of the Attorney General. The division manages legal services, counsel to the Attorney General and the office, strategic initiatives, legislative affairs, outreach and education.
The Executive Division also manages operational functions for the office, including budget, administrative functions, communications, professional and organizational development, human resources, performance management, and information technology.
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Antitrust Division
| Enforces fair competition in Maryland by challenging anticompetitive business practices that harm consumers and businesses.
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Civil Litigation Division | Responsible for representing the state, its agencies, and officials in a wide range of civil legal matters, including defending against lawsuits, initiating actions to enforce state laws, and managing complex litigation such as correctional, contract, tort, and federal accountability cases.
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Civil Rights Division
| Protects Marylanders from discrimination through education, complaint investigation, and enforcement actions.
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Consumer Protection Division
| Safeguards consumers by mediating complaints against businesses, prosecuting unfair and deceptive trade practices, registering health clubs and home builders, enforcing automobile warranty and repair laws, investigating price gouging, and providing comprehensive consumer education resources to help Marylanders make informed purchasing decisions. The Consumer Protection has several units, including:
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Criminal Appeals Division
| Represents the State in all criminal appeals before state and federal appellate courts.
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Criminal Division
| Investigates and prosecutes complex criminal activity, including white-collar crime, fraud, corruption, and environmental and natural resources crime.
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Independent Investigations Division
| Investigates and prosecutes all police-involved fatalities and critical injures to ensure transparent and impartial review.
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Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit
| Combats healthcare provider fraud, waste, and abuse in Maryland's Medicaid program.
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Office of the Solicitor General
| Handles the State's most significant appellate cases and develops legal policy positions.
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Opinions and Advice Division
| Issues formal legal opinions interpreting Maryland law for state and local government officials.
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People’s Insurance Counsel
| Advocates for consumers in proceedings involving homeowners and medical malpractice insurance.
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Securities Division
| Protects investors by enforcing securities laws, registering securities offerings, combating investment fraud, and educating investors.
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Tobacco Enforcement Unit
| Enforces the Master Settlement Agreement and related tobacco laws to protect public health.
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Agency Client Units
The following State government entities are represented by the Attorney General:
Accountability & Implementation Board
| Maryland Cannabis Administration
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Baltimore City Department of Social Services
| Maryland Department of Emergency Management
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Board of Public Works
| Maryland Energy Administration
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Courts and Judicial Affairs
| Maryland Environmental Service
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Department of Aging
| Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
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Department of Agriculture
| Maryland Insurance Administration
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Department of Budget and Management
| Maryland Interagency Commission on School Construction
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Department of Commerce
| Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
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Department of Education
| Maryland Military Department
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Department of General Services
| Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board
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Department of Health
| Maryland Public Television
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Department of Housing and Community Development
| Maryland Retirement and Pension System
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Department of Human Services
| Maryland Stadium Authority
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Department of Information Technology
| Maryland State Police
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Department of Juvenile Services
| Maryland Supplemental Retirement System (MSRP)
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Department of Labor
| Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority
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Department of Natural Resources
| Office of the Comptroller
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Department of Planning
| Office of the Inspector General
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Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
| Office of the Secretary of State
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Department of Service and Civic Innovation
| Office of the State Treasurer
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Department of the Environment
| Public Access Ombudsman
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Department of Transportation
| State Board of Elections
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General Assembly of Maryland
| State Department of Assessments & Taxation
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Health Benefits Exchange
| State Labor Relations Board
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Health Occupations Prosecution and Litigation Division
| Subsequent Injury Fund
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Higher Education Commission
| TEDCO
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Higher Education Division
| Uninsured Employer Fund
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Maryland Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission
| Worker's Compensation Commission
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