What Missouri Attorney General does

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is a constitutional state government legal services entity established in 1821 when Missouri achieved statehood. It functions as the chief legal officer of the State of Missouri, representing and advising state agencies, defending challenges to state laws, and enforcing civil law including consumer protection and environmental regulations. The office serves Missouri residents, state agencies, and crime victims through operations that span consumer protection, civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and law enforcement support. Catherine L. Hanaway was sworn in as the 45th Attorney General on September 8, 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position, succeeding the prior administration with an aggressive enforcement agenda spanning consumer protection, public safety, and multi-state coalition litigation.

The office operates through nine specialized divisions — Consumer Protection, Civil Litigation, Financial Services, Governmental Affairs, Public Safety, Labor Division, Criminal Appeals, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and Cold Case Division — supported by a headquarters in Jefferson City and four regional offices in Cape Girardeau, Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis. The office's 101–250 staff manage consumer complaint intake, civil appellate work for felony convictions statewide, and specialized functions including the No-Call telemarketing registry, Identity Theft and Data Security resources, Sunshine Law enforcement, and the Trial Master's Program, a first-of-its-kind trial skills mentoring initiative. Scale signals include 104,000+ consumer complaints received in 2025, 119 Medicaid Fraud Control Unit indictments with 91 convictions obtained between January 2023 and December 2025, and over $61.1 million in judgments and settlements recovered in 2025.

The office is publicly funded through state appropriations and does not charge citizens for its services. Its quasi-fiscal impact is reflected in its enforcement record, including a $149.6 million Mercedes-Benz deceptive trade practices settlement, a $24 billion judgment against the Chinese Communist Party for COVID-19 damages, and a $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement from which Missouri received more than $91 million. The office leads multi-state coalitions on regulatory matters (election integrity, ESG practices, census methodology, California Plastics Act challenges), runs joint law enforcement operations with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and has established strategic partnerships targeting human trafficking ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City.

Name

Missouri Attorney General

Legal name

Missouri Attorney General's Office

Website

https://ago.mo.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is a constitutional state government legal services entity, established in 1821, that provides consumer protection, civil litigation, criminal prosecution, Medicaid fraud enforcement, and law enforcement support to Missouri residents, state agencies, and crime victims.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

State Government Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213), Legal Counsel and Prosecution (922130)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

Keywords

• Consumer protection enforcement
• Civil litigation defense
• Criminal appeals prosecution
• Medicaid fraud investigation
• Government legal services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jefferson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is the chief legal officer of the State of Missouri, providing legal representation and advice to state agencies, enforcing civil and criminal law, prosecuting Medicaid fraud, handling all statewide felony appeals, and protecting Missouri consumers from fraud, scams, and deceptive trade practices. It operates through nine specialized legal divisions plus consumer-oriented programs including No-Call registration, Identity Theft resources, Sunshine Law enforcement, and military legal assistance.

Product overview

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is a government legal services organization offering a unified portfolio of legal and consumer protection services to Missouri residents. The office operates through multiple specialized divisions including Consumer Protection, Civil Litigation, Financial Services, Governmental Affairs, Public Safety, Labor Division, Criminal Appeals, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and Cold Case Division. Each division provides specific legal services to state agencies, consumers, and handles various types of litigation. Additional services include the No-Call Program, Identity Theft and Data Security resources, Sunshine Law services, Military Legal Assistance (Defenders), Animal Welfare Complaint handling, and the innovative Trial Master's Program for training assistant attorneys general.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consumer Protection Division Division handling consumer complaints, deceptive trade practices, scams, fraud prevention, and protection of Missouri consumers from unfair business practices.
• Civil Litigation Division Division representing and defending the State of Missouri in civil lawsuits, including challenges to state laws and state agency legal matters.
• Financial Services Division Division handling financial matters including Medicaid estate recovery, debt collection, state subrogation interests, and representation of state agencies in financial litigation.
• Governmental Affairs Division Division handling administrative proceedings, professional licensing, environmental law, agricultural law, and representing state agencies in various civil matters.
• Public Safety Division Division handling criminal prosecutions, special prosecutions, sexually violent predator cases, and civil commitments.
• Labor Division Division defending the state in workers' compensation cases, handling employment law matters, and prosecuting workers' compensation fraud.
• Criminal Appeals Division Division handling all appeals statewide from felony convictions and habeas corpus proceedings.
• Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Division investigating and prosecuting healthcare fraud, patient abuse, and Medicaid fraud cases, having filed 119 criminal fraud indictments and obtained 91 convictions.
• Cold Case Division Division investigating and pursuing justice in unsolved historical criminal cases.
• No-Call Program Program allowing Missourians to reduce unwanted telemarketing calls through the No-Call law registration.
• Identity Theft and Data Security Program
• Sunshine Law Services
• Defenders - Military Legal Assistance Team
• Animal Welfare Complaints Program
• Trial Master's Program First-of-its-kind trial training and mentoring program providing trial skills and strategies to civil trial teams.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• It's a PenaltycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Partnership announced during press conference to combat human trafficking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This campaign brings awareness and resources to prevent human trafficking during the major sporting event coming to Kansas City.
• Safe House ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026Partnership to launch an anti-human trafficking reporting tool ahead of FIFA World Cup 26. The tool enables every Missourian to report suspected trafficking through a modernized system that routes actionable intelligence directly to law enforcement dashboards across the state.
• Human Trafficking Training Center (HTTC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 January 2026Partnership with HTTC and Founder Dan Nash to bring human trafficking prevention training to Missouri during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
• Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Ongoing law enforcement partnership for joint operations including illegal gaming investigations and opioid enforcement actions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Texas Attorney General: Another large state Attorney General's office performing the same constitutional role of chief legal officer for its state, handling consumer protection, criminal appeals, Medicaid fraud, and multistate litigation leadership. Comparable in scope of functions, though Texas has a larger population and budget.
• New York Attorney General: Major state AG office with similar functions across consumer protection, civil litigation, criminal appeals, and Medicaid fraud. Often a counterpart to Missouri in multistate litigation, sometimes on opposing sides (e.g., ESG/energy cases).
• California Attorney General: The largest state AG office in the U.S., performing the same chief legal officer function with a similar portfolio of consumer protection, civil litigation, criminal appeals, and Medicaid fraud enforcement. Directly comparable in role and function; California is currently being challenged by Missouri-led multistate coalitions.
• Pennsylvania Attorney General: State AG office performing identical constitutional and statutory functions, with comparable structure including consumer protection, criminal appeals, and Medicaid fraud enforcement. Similar in operational scale and complexity.
• Ohio Attorney General: State AG office with parallel constitutional duties, consumer protection, Medicaid fraud, and multistate litigation activities. Comparable in size and operational scope to Missouri's office.
• Florida Attorney General: State Attorney General's office with parallel constitutional duties, consumer protection division, Medicaid fraud control unit, and active participation in multistate litigation. Florida frequently partners with Missouri on similar policy priorities including election integrity and opioid enforcement.
• Illinois Attorney General: State AG office with directly comparable structure, divisions, and functions, including consumer protection, civil litigation, and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Similar scale to Missouri's office in headcount and scope of operations.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Department of Justice: Federal counterpart performing overlapping functions in civil litigation, criminal prosecution, consumer protection (antitrust), and Medicaid fraud enforcement at a national scale. Relevant comparator given Missouri's federal appellate work and U.S. Supreme Court litigation.

Regional players

• Kansas Attorney General: Neighboring state AG office in the same Midwest region with directly comparable functions and scale. Less populated jurisdiction but often partners with Missouri on regional initiatives and multistate litigation.
• Iowa Attorney General: Neighboring Midwest state AG office with parallel functions. Smaller scale but directly comparable in structure and core service offerings including consumer protection, criminal appeals, and Medicaid fraud enforcement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/missouri-attorney-general

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

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