The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), headed by Attorney General Dan Rayfield , serves as the state’s law firm. The agency is headquartered in Salem and has ten legal and thirteen child support offices throughout the state.
In addition to providing legal representation to state government, the DOJ advocates for and protects all Oregonians, especially the most vulnerable, such as children and seniors. The Oregon DOJ and its ten divisions are tasked with running programs related to child support », charitable activities », district attorney assistance, crime victim compensation » and consumer protection ».
In all, the DOJ and attorney general have responsibility and authority under more than 350 state laws.
In addition to the Office of the Attorney General, the Oregon DOJ has 10 divisions. They include:
- Office of the Attorney General
- Administrative Services Division
- Appellate Division
- Child Advocacy and Protection Division
- Child Support Division »
- Civil Enforcement Division
- Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division
- Criminal Justice Division
- Financial Services Division
- General Counsel Division
- Trial Division
For brief bios of division leaders, visit the Division Leaders page ».