Civil Law Bureau

The Civil Law Bureau is contained within the Department of Justice and serves as legal counsel to over 100 executive departments and agencies of State government under RSA 7 and RSA 21-M.

The individual State agencies and state statutes can be viewed at the New Hampshire State Government website. The attorneys in the civil bureau represent the state and its agencies before State and Federal Courts and in administrative proceedings. Civil Law Bureau attorneys also provide legal advice and opinions to executive branch agencies. Please see the Department's recent news releases for the latest activities.

Civil Law Bureau attorneys may not provide legal advice or opinions to individual citizens. However, you may view the contact points to organizations that may provide representation by clicking on the Civil Law Bureau's Frequently Asked Questions.

Other Resources of Interest

State of New Hampshire's Policy on Sexual Harassment

For further information contact:

Civil Law Bureau
Office of the Attorney General
1 Granite Place South
Concord, NH 03301
Phone: (603) 271-3658
Fax: (603) 271-2110