Welcome to the Office of Attorney General Jay Jones.
"Welcome to the Office of the Attorney General. As the 49th Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia, my team works tirelessly to keep Virginians safe, lower costs, and protect our fundamental rights. I pledge to every Virginian that I will never stop fighting for our communities and to always put Virginians first."
- Attorney General Jay Jones
Recent Press Releases
June 17, 2026
Twenty years ago, Virginia's legal community transformed a spirit of service into what would become one of the Commonwealth's most successful charitable traditions. This week, attorneys, firms, legal departments, law schools, and public agencies from across Virginia gathered to celebrate the 20th annual Legal Food Frenzy campaign and honor the volunteers and organizations that have helped turn friendly competition into millions of meals for neighbors facing hunger.
June 16, 2026
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistance.
June 16, 2026
Legal action taken by the Office of the Attorney General has led to the safe return of the giraffe calves connected to the Natural Bridge Zoo following their disappearance in 2025.
June 12, 2026
Attorney General Jay Jones has secured a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump’s attempt to politicize U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants by excluding eligible Virginians from access to food security.