p>Deputy Attorneys General are responsible for reviewing and charging criminal cases; preparing and prosecuting cases in court; conducting trials, hearings, and plea negotiations; providing legal guidance to law enforcement during investigations; and maintaining regular communication with victims and witnesses to ensure just outcomes. Deputy Attorneys General, with critical support from criminal special investigators, victim service specialists, paraprofessionals, and administrative staff, prosecute criminal cases, enforce consumer laws, provide counsel to state agencies, ensure the public''s access to open government, protect the abused, and much more.