Alabama Office of the Attorney General
Richard Mink is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant Attorney General at the Alabama Office of the Attorney General since January 2022. Prior to this role, Richard held the position of Senior Appellate Military Judge at the USAF Court of Criminal Appeals from July 2016 to October 2021. Richard's military career in the United States Air Force includes serving as a Staff Judge Advocate from March 2015 to July 2016, and as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate and Judge Advocate from 1993 to August 2013. Educational credentials include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Military and International Operational Law from The U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School (2002-2003), a Doctor of Law (JD) from The University of Alabama School of Law (1985-1988), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science and Government from The University of Alabama (1981-1985).
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.