Virginia Office of the Attorney General

I’m thankful to partner with our local law enforcement agencies to protect our children throughout the Commonwealth. This past week, I attended Virginia Rules camps throughout Southwest Virginia on behalf of Virginia Office of the Attorney General to help administer fingerprints and DNA samples that parents can keep on hand in case of an emergency. AG Jason Miyares and our entire community outreach team want to make sure our families have access to this resource. Law enforcement agencies throughout Southwest Virginia will be distributing these throughout the summer and as children go back to school this fall.

The OAG is seeking a qualified Agency Transportation Officer (ATO) to join its Operations Section. The ATO must show strong attention to detail within the organization - all of which affect maintenance of the physical fleet, EZ-Pass, and Enterprise rental vehicle program. The ATO is responsible for monitoring travel compliance, serving as the liaison between the agency and DGS Fleet Operations, ensuring the agency receives vital information in a timely manner. The ATO will also assist Operations support services, which includes mail center operations, copy center, court delivery and pickup services, furniture and supplies, logistics, and facilities maintenance support services. Minimum requirements include a valid Virginia driver's license, ability to provide the highest level of customer service, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Please use the following link to apply: https://lnkd.in/edU3YCUZ

The OAG is seeking a Ceasefire Coordinator (Hampton Roads) to join the Programs & Outreach section of the Executive & Administration Division. Law enforcement experience is preferred. The major responsibility of the Ceasefire Coordinator is to utilize his/her experience in law enforcement, public relations, and/or leadership to implement the initiatives of Ceasefire Virginia.  The coordinator will foster partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement, non-profits, businesses, civic organizations, and the faith community, to address needs of law enforcement and gaps in services. This position will be the contact person for training School Resource Officers on Virginia Rules, an educational program especially designed to help instructors, parents, and students understand the laws that apply to Virginia teens in their everyday lives. Please visit this page to apply: https://lnkd.in/eNzqQaxz To learn more about Operation Ceasefire, please visit: https://lnkd.in/efAe_VJr

Attorney General Miyares Kicks Off Virginia Rules Camp Season Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the start of another season of Virginia Rules Camps, organized by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Virginia law enforcement agencies in collaboration with local community stakeholders. Virginia Rules Camps offer young people a unique opportunity to learn about Virginia law while enjoying enriching outdoor activities and building positive relationships with local law enforcement officers. This year, OAG expanded the camp to over 15 locations, ranging from the City of Richmond to Tazewell County to Prince William County. Virginia Rules Camp combines traditional summer camp activities–such as swimming, fishing, canoeing, hiking, and archery–with daily lessons from the Virginia Rules curriculum. Under Attorney General Miyares’ leadership, the Virginia Rules program has been enhanced to cover the dangers of fentanyl and counterfeit drugs in a One Pill Can Kill lesson. This summer, Virginia Rules Camps are launching in Operation Ceasefire cities like Petersburg, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News. For more information about Virginia Rules Camp, including camp locations and registration details, please visit: visit www.virginiarules.org

Attorney General Miyares Announces 18th Annual Legal Food Frenzy Winners   Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the winners of the 18th Annual Legal Food Frenzy. The Legal Food Frenzy is a friendly competition and time-honored tradition between various law firms and legal entities across Virginia to raise money for food banks in their local communities. For the fourth consecutive year, The Law Office of James Steele PLLC in Roanoke was awarded the coveted Attorney General’s Cup. All competing firms were eligible for this honor awarded to the firm that donates the most per employee. Collectively, the Legal Food Frenzy raised nearly $300,000 this year, which equates to over 1.2 million meals for Virginians. Approximately 25 million pounds of food has been raised in the last 18 years through this charitable cause. Thank you to all those that participated! 18th Annual Legal Food Frenzy Winners: Attorney General’s Cup:  ✅ The Law Office of James Steele PLLC – Feeding Southwest VA Large Firm Category Winners:  ✅ Hirschler, Richmond – Feed More (per capita)  ✅ Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Richmond – Feed More (total giving) Government and Public Service Category Winners: ✅ Smyth County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office – Feeding Southwest Virginia (per capita)  ✅ Virginia Office of Attorney General – Feed More (total giving) Law School Category Winner: ✅ Appalachian School of Law – Feeding Southwest Virginia (per capita and total giving) Corporate Legal Department Category Winners: ✅ The First Bank and Trust Company – Feeding Southwest Virginia (per capita) ✅ Dominion Energy – Feed More (total giving) Regional Winners: ✅ Blue Ridge Area Food Bank – McGuireWoods, Charlottesville  ✅ Capital Area Food Bank – MercerTrigiani  ✅ Feed More – Lantz & Robins PC ✅ Feeding Southwest Virginia – Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith ✅ Foodbank of Southeastern VA & Eastern Shore – McGuireWoods, Norfolk ✅ Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank – Hirschler, Fredericksburg  ✅ Virginia Peninsula Foodbank – Kaufman & Canoles OAG Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eUDAgkGX Legal Food Frenzy website: https://lnkd.in/eBRWDvjA

Thanks to Brandon Wrobleski and the team of incredible professionals who assisted with the exoneration of Marvin Grimm.

The OAG is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to work within the Real Estate/Land Use section. Please apply if you have interest in real estate transactions, land acquisition for state parks and wildlife management, sale of surplus property, and representing relevant state agencies including the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) Job Application Link - https://lnkd.in/e22_u9s7 Learn more about what we're working to preserve by looking at DWR’s live-streaming camera program. Get a glimpse into the wonderful world of Virginia’s wildlife, no matter where you’re located! https://lnkd.in/eY3T2-5Z

Major Crimes Emerging Threats (MCET) is seeking an Assistant Attorney General with prior prosecutorial experience. Please click the following link to sample the most recent cases handled by Major Crimes Emerging Threats: ☑ https://lnkd.in/ed8UqqNH ☑ https://lnkd.in/e9qhG5_4 Job Application Link: https://lnkd.in/eA7sEdep As an employee of the OAG, you will join a team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our Commonwealth through a wide variety of occupations. We offer a comprehensive Commonwealth of Virginia benefits package, including paid leave, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits (VRS), and family-friendly policies. Additionally, the OAG offers a robust workplace environment with multiple options for employees, including telecommuting (up to two days per week) and alternative work schedules.

Attorney General Miyares Secures Third Writ of Actual Innocence Based on new DNA evidence, the OAG successfully petitioned the Virginia Court of Appeals to exonerate Marvin Grimm from a 1976 murder conviction. The Court agreed with the OAG and attorneys for Mr. Grimm that modern DNA and toxicology evidence excluded Mr. Grimm from any involvement in the death of the three-year-old victim. Grimm’s exoneration is the second exoneration secured by Attorney General Miyares in two months, and the third obtained with support from the Miyares administration. On May 21, 2024, after Attorney General Miyares filed a notice in support of petitioner Keshawn Duffy, the Virginia Court of Appeals exonerated Mr. Duffy from wrongful convictions and two consecutive life sentences. OAG Press Release: https://lnkd.in/g9K57sVS Court Opinion: https://lnkd.in/gZQRCW3Q

15 years ago, I attended the American Legion Virginia Boys State to learn about public service. Yesterday I was able to take Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason Miyares to Virginia Boys State. The American Dream is real….