Attorney General of New York
| Attorney general of New York | |
|---|---|
Seal of the attorney general of New York | |
Flag of New York | |
since January 1, 2019 | |
| Department of Law | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Appointer | Popular vote |
| Term length | Four years No limit |
| Constituting instrument | New York Constitution, Executive Law |
| Formation | 1777 |
| First holder | Egbert Benson |
| Succession | Fourth |
| Salary | $210,000 (2019) |
| Website | ag |
The attorney general of New York, also known as the New York attorney general (NYAG), is the chief legal officer of the U.S. state of New York and head of the Department of Law of the state government. The office has existed in various forms since 1626, originally established under the Dutch colonial government of New Netherland.
Democrat Letitia James currently serves as attorney general, in office since January 1, 2019.