Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands
Attorney General of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
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The Office of the Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands (Chamorro: Abugådu Heneråt; Carolinian: Sóulemil Allégh) provides "legal counsel and representation to the...government and its agencies in many issues vital to the people’s interest. These issues include the protection of children from abuse and neglect, preservation of the environment, protecting the Commonwealth’s financial assets, the protection of consumers, and public safety."[1] The office has the following divisions:[2]
- Administrative Services
- Child Support Enforcement
- Civil Division
- Consumer Protection
- Criminal Division
- Investigative Division
- Solicitor’s Division
| Attorney General of the Northern Mariana Islands | |
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| Inaugural holder | Michael D'Angelo |
| Website | Official website |
List of attorneys general (1978–present)
| Image | Name | Term of service |
|---|---|---|
| Michael D'Angelo[3] | 1978 | |
| (+) James E. Sinding[3][4][5][6][7] | 1979–1981 | |
| Peter Van Name Esser[3] | 1982–1983 | |
| (+) Rexford C. Kosack[3] | 1983–1986 | |
| Alexandro C. Castro[3] | 1986–1989 | |
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Edward E. Manibusan[3] | 1989–1990 |
| Robert C. Naraja[3] | 1990–1994 | |
| (+) Richard Weil[3] | 1994–1995 | |
| (+) Loren A. Sutton[3][8] | 1995 (acting) | |
| Cizo Sebastian Aloot[3][8] | 1995–1996 (acting) | |
| Robert B. Dunlap[3][8] | 1996–1998 (acting) | |
| Sally B. Pfund[3][8] | 1998 (acting) | |
| (+) Maya B. Kara[3][8] | 1998–2000 (acting) | |
| (+) Herbert D. Soll[3] | 2000–2002 | |
| Robert T. Torres[3][9] | 2002 | |
 |
Ramona Villagomez Manglona[3][10] | 2002–2003 |
| Pamela S. Brown[3] | 2003–2005 | |
| Matthew T. Gregory[3] | 2006–2008 | |
| Gregory V. Baka[3][11] | 2008–2009 (acting) | |
| Edward T. Buckingham, III[3] | 2009–2012 | |
| Ellsbeth Viola Alepuyo[3][12] | 2012 (acting) | |
| Joey P. San Nicolas[3] | 2012–2014 | |
| Gilbert J. Birnbrich[3] | 2014–2015 | |
|
Edward Manibusan[3][13] | 2015–present |
+ Deceased
Persons who served as Acting Attorney General for less than 30 days total, or during the term of a Senate-confirmed or elected AG, are omitted.