§ 12504 Attorney General Practice Restrictions

Government Code·California

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•The Attorney General can't have a side job as a lawyer for private people or companies.
•They can't work with or help any private lawyers while they're the Attorney General.
•Their only job is to work full-time for the state.

Example

If the Attorney General starts helping their friend who is a lawyer with a private case, like a car accident lawsuit.

This is not allowed. The Attorney General must only work on state matters and can't be involved in any private law work, even if it's just helping a friend.

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§ 12504 Attorney General Practice Restrictions

The Attorney General shall not engage in the private practice of law, nor shall the Attorney General be associated directly or indirectly with any attorney in private practice, but instead shall devote the Attorney General’s entire time to the service of the state. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 90. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Attorney General private practice of law service of the state

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 12504.

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