Civil Division - The Civil Division is responsible for providing legal services to the officers, departments, boards, agencies, commissions, and instrumentalities of State government. The State Solicitor is appointed by the Attorney General and reports through the Chief Deputy Attorney General. Much like a private law firm, the Civil Division provides all legal advice in civil matters for the State of Delaware. The Civil Division is organized statewide into four groups Government Services, Departments & Agencies, Major Litigation and Family Services.

Contact the Civil Division
(302) 577-8400

Units of the Civil Division

LITIGATION GROUP -Tobacco Litigation & Enforcement Update The Litigation Group of the Civil Division is responsible for representing the State of Delaware in civil actions filed in federal and state Courts. In addition to representing the state itself, the Litigation Group also represents state agencies, officials, and employees in court. Within the Litigation Group are units serving specific agencies with high volumes of litigation. The Environmental Unit specializes in environmental law and cases, and advises the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. The Corrections Unit advises the Delaware Department of Correction and defends the numerous cases filed by prison inmates. The Major Litigation Unit represents Delaware in cases designated as major litigation when significant legal or financial issues are in dispute. The Litigation Group also provides a Deputy Attorney General to advise and represent the Delaware Department of Labor, and the workers who file claims through the Department.

GOVERNMENT SERVICES Government Services Group: Provides support and advice to the boards, commissions, and officers of the State. This Group provides research and expertise on governmental law issues. This Group also responds to requests from Delaware citizens for information under the Freedom of Information Act and provides advice on governmental law issues at meetings and hearings.

DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES Departments and Agencies Group: Provides legal advice and representation to departments and agencies of the State, including financial agencies.