Alabama Office of the Attorney General
Charles McKay serves as an Assistant Attorney General at the Alabama Office of the Attorney General, primarily focusing on litigating constitutional claims in state and federal courts within the Constitutional Defense Division. McKay's legal experience includes roles as a Law Clerk across various organizations, including the Alabama Legislative Services Agency, Beasley Allen Law Firm, and the Constitutional Defense Division at the Alabama Office of the Attorney General. A graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law, McKay held leadership positions such as President of the Federalist Society and contributed to legal publications like the Law & Psychology Review during law school. McKay also possesses a Bachelor's degree in Finance with a specialization in Economics and a minor in History from the University of Alabama.
Alabama Office of the Attorney General
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The Attorney General is a constitutional officer whose duties and powers are prescribed in Title 36, Chapter 15, of the Code of Alabama (1975). As the state's attorney, he provides legal representation for the state of Alabama, its officers, departments, and agencies. The Attorney General defends the state in all lawsuits in which the state is named as a defendant. He represents the state in all court proceedings wherein the constitutionality of a state statute is challenged. In addition to defending the state, the Attorney General may initiate court action, both civil and criminal, to protect the state's interests or to enforce state law. The Attorney General represents the state in all criminal actions in the appellate courts of the State of Alabama and in habeas corpus proceedings in the federal courts. He has the authority to superintend and direct the prosecution of any state criminal case. The Attorney General issues legal advice through formal or informal written opinions to authorized public officials and agencies.