Attorney General of New York
The Attorney General of New York is the state attorney general of the state government of the U.S. state of New York. The attorney general is also the chief legal officer and carries out official duties and responsibilities of the office through the New York Department of Law.
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| Member of | New York Executive Branch New York Cabinet |
| Appointer | Governor of New York |
| Term length | Four years, no term limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of New York |
| Inaugural holder | Egbert Benson |
| Formation | May 8, 1777 (245 years ago) |
| Salary | $210,000 (annually) |
The state attorney general is elected to a four-year term, and has no term limits. The election is held at the same statewide election as the governor, lieutenant governor, etc.
Letitia James is the current Attorney General of New York, in office since January 2019 under Andrew Cuomo and Kathy Hochul.
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