Alabama Office of the Attorney General
Alan Kouns is an accomplished legal professional currently serving as a Legal Researcher at the Alabama Office of the Attorney General since April 2023. Previously, Kouns worked as a Community Relations Coordinator for the Alabama-Korea Education & Economic Partnership and gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at the Alabama Securities Commission, assisting with legal research, bill analysis, and writing. Kouns holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Faulkner University Thomas Goode Jones School of Law and a Bachelor's of Arts in Religious Studies and Criminology from the University of South Florida. Additionally, Kouns has a diverse background in education and public relations, having taught English in various capacities at institutions in South Korea and conducted plant tours at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC, showcasing skills in communication and cross-cultural engagement.
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.