0820 Department of Justice
Program Descriptions

30 - CIVIL LAW

The Division of Civil Law represents the State of California and its officers, agencies, departments, boards and commissions, and employees in civil matters. It provides advice to these clients, defends cases brought against them, and prosecutes cases to vindicate state interests. Deputy Attorneys General in the Division of Civil Law have primary responsibility to manage and litigate cases in both state and federal courts at the trial level and on appeal, including appeals before the United States and California Supreme Courts. Deputies work in one of eight sections: Business and Tax; Correctional Law; Employment, Regulation and Administration; Government Law; Health, Education and Welfare; Health Quality Enforcement; Licensing; and Tort and Condemnation.