About the Attorney General
Jeff Jackson is a dad, husband, soldier, and the 51st Attorney General of North Carolina. As attorney general, he fights for the safety and well-being of North Carolina families and serves as a voice for all North Carolinians.
He began his career in public service when he enlisted after the attacks of September 11th and served in Afghanistan. He continues to serve as a Major in the Army National Guard. He is currently in his 22nd year of military service.
When Attorney General Jackson returned home from Afghanistan, he went to law school at UNC with help from the G.I. bill. He became a criminal prosecutor in Gaston County where he handled first-degree murder and sex offense cases.
Attorney General Jackson served as a North Carolina state senator representing Mecklenburg County for eight years, then became the first person to represent North Carolina’s 14th Congressional District, which includes parts of Mecklenburg and Gaston counties. In both the North Carolina General Assembly and the United States Congress, he worked to help all North Carolinians get a strong public education, find good jobs, and be safe in their homes and neighborhoods.
As Attorney General, Jeff leads the North Carolina Department of Justice, overseeing efforts to protect taxpayers, seniors, consumers, and military families from scams and fraud.
The Department represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.
Attorney General Jackson earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Emory University and his juris doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law. He and his wife, Marisa, have three children.