New Jersey Attorney General

Current State AG: Matt Platkin (D)
Political Party: Democrat
Assumed Office: 2021

Matt Platkin was appointed Attorney General in February 2022 by Governor Phil Murphy, and confirmed by the New Jersey Senate in September 2022. Prior to his appointment, AG Platkin served as an aide and then chief counsel to Governor Phil Murphy for eight years. Prior to entering public service, AG Platkin was a litigator at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP.

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State AGs are elected in 43 states and D.C. In New Jersey, the governor appoints the AG.

Next Election:November 4, 2025
Election Process:Appointed
Term/Limit:4 years/ none

Latest New Jersey Attorney General News & Insights

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News January 12, 2023

AG Platkin Settles with Yellowstone Capital for $27.4 Million over Allegedly Predatory Small Business Loans

New Jersey AG Matthew J. Platkin announced a $27.4 million settlement with Yellowstone Capital LLC and related entities (collectively, “Yellowstone”) to resolve allegations that Yellowstone’s offers, sales, servicing, and collections of merchant cash advance (MCA) agreements violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and the state’s Regulations Governing General Advertising. According to the complaint, Yellowstone…

News July 28, 2022

AGs Fine Wawa Over Data Breach

AGs from seven states reached an $8 million settlement with Wawa, Inc. to resolve allegations that the convenience store chain violated state consumer protection and personal information protection laws.

In-Depth Analysis April 26, 2022

New Jersey AG Declares Police Officers Cannot Face Discipline for Off-Duty Cannabis Consumption

As the highest-ranking law enforcement officer, a state’s attorney general sets the tone for other state and local law enforcement agencies at all levels, by not only setting broad policy initiatives but also interpreting laws that impact officers in their day-to-day duties

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