Utah Attorney General

Derek Brown

Office of the Utah Attorney General

Departments

The Solicitor General oversees the Appellate Department, which handles appeals for the state. This department also defends Utah’s laws and constitution. 

The Civil Department provides legal counsel to state agencies and public officials, in addition to representing the state in civil legal matters.  

The Criminal Department investigates and prosecutes criminal acts throughout Utah.  

The Public Protection Department handles antitrust matters and represents the Utah Department of Commerce and the state of Utah in legal actions related to consumer protection and fraud. 

Administration

Administration oversees the operations of the office, including managing the budget, legal support, technology, and software.  

Blue and white capsules labeled GENERIC scattered in a pile, representing generic medication pills.

Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices

Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs.
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Utah students take a seat at the table as Attorney General Derek Brown reconvenes Student Advisory Council

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown welcomed a new class of students to the Attorney General's Student Advisory Council, continuing a program that hands the state's young leaders a direct role in the policy conversations that affect them and encourages a lifelong habit of civic participation.