West Virginia Attorney General
State Government: Executive Offices | Attorney General / Department of Justice
Recent News About West Virginia Attorney General
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Morrisey reminds consumers to give wisely to Hurricane Florence relief, charities
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey reminds consumers to use caution as they open their wallets to help those impacted by Hurricane Florence. -
Morrisey urges Congress to fix Fentanyl loophole
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Congress to fix a loophole involving Fentanyl, along with a group of 52 state and territory attorneys general. -
Morrisey receives U.S. Chamber endorsement in U.S. Senate race
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has endorsed West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey in his bid for the U.S. Senate. -
Greear says he enjoys first weeks of judgeship, hopeful about November
CHARLESTON — Kanawha Circuit Judge Dan Greear says he has enjoyed his first several weeks on the bench while learning the ropes. -
AG's office reaches $890K settlement with vehicle leasing company
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has reached a settlement valued at nearly $900,000 to resolve allegations that a leasing company unlawfully repossessed motor vehicles and made misrepresentations regarding credit repair. -
AG's office sues Fayette Co. firewood equipment dealer, manufacturer
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Fayette County firewood sales and equipment operation jeopardized the physical safety and financial well-being of consumers. -
Greear, Salango file for Kanawha judgeship
CHARLESTON – At least two candidates have filed papers to run for a seat on the Kanawha Circuit Court bench. -
AG's office says Harrison Co. contractor failed to finish jobs
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office has filed a lawsuit alleging a Harrison County contractor accepted down payments for awnings and other home improvements that were never installed. -
Morrisey joins coalition to defend government's right to refuse abortions to unlawfully present, underage immigrants
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of 10 other states to defend the right for the federal government to refuse abortions to unlawfully present, underage immigrants. -
Attorney general's office to participate in Operation Donate with Honor
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced the participation of his office in Operation Donate with Honor, a nationwide effort to help consumers avoid falsely claimed fundraising solicitations that are alleged to help veterans or other service members. -
Greear to be sworn in as interim Kanawha Circuit Judge on July 23
CHARLESTON – The swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Kanawha Circuit Judge Dan Greear is scheduled for July 23. -
Morrisey urges Manchin to support Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court
CHARLESTON – West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is urging Sen. Joe Manchin to support President Donald Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Greear appointed as Kanawha interim circuit court judge
CHARLESTON – Dan Greear has been appointed as the interim circuit judge in Kanawha County, taking over the seat vacated by former Judge Jim Stucky's retirement. -
AG's office announces Kids Kick Opioids contest winner
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the winner of a statewide contest called Kids Kick Opioids. -
State part of $100M settlement with Citibank over interest rate fraud
State part of $100M settlement with Citibank over interest rate fraud -
Morrisey urges doctors, pharmacists to embrace anti-opioid law
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is remind health care providers they now can refuse opioid-based medication to treat pain because of legislation he promoted. -
AG's office urges consumers to shop smart at liquidation sales
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office is reminding consumers to shop smart when purchasing items from retailers that are going out of business. -
Morrisey appoints See as state's new solicitor general
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has announced the appointment of Lindsay S. See as the state’s second solicitor general. -
Morrisey warns of price gouging during state of emergency
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is advising consumers to watch out for price gouging during a state of emergency due to heavy rain in the state's Eastern Panhandle. -
AG's office secures $257K elder abuse settlement, shuts down meat wholesaler
AG's office secures $257K elder abuse settlement, shuts down meat wholesaler