Alabama Office of the Attorney General
John Kachelman is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant Attorney General at the Alabama Attorney General's Office since February 2013, with a focus on criminal prosecution and civil litigation for the State of Alabama. Prior to this, John Kachelman held the position of Deputy District Attorney at the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office from October 2004 to January 2013. John Kachelman holds a Doctor of Law (JD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Samford University, as well as a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Accounting from Freed-Hardeman University.
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.