Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares – Career Overview

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Jason S. Miyares

Jason Miyares is from Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary. He lives with his wife, Page, and their three daughters in Virginia Beach. He attends Galilee Episcopal Church.

About the Attorney General

Jason is an attorney. He works at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, where he has served as Attorney General since 2022. He previously worked as a private attorney, served as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Office, and worked in the office of former Congressman Scott Rigell.

Jason is currently the 48th Attorney General of Virginia. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Before becoming Attorney General, Jason served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2016 to 2021.

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As a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney Office, Miyares worked alongside law enforcement to ensure public safety.

As a prosecutor for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office, helped prosecute criminal charges on behalf of the government.

Worked as an attorney at Hanger & Associates, P.C.

Worked as a private attorney at Hanger & Associates, P.C.

Serves as Virginia's attorney general since 2022, representing the Commonwealth of Virginia in legal matters.

- As a prosecutor for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office, helped prosecute criminal charges on behalf of the government.
- Worked as a private attorney at Hanger & Associates, P.C.
- Serves as Virginia's attorney general since 2022, representing the Commonwealth of Virginia in legal matters.

Legal Experience

Virginia AG threatens crackdown on ‘copycat’ THC edibles

As attorney general, joined 32 other states in a lawsuit against Meta for its practices that may have harmed child users on Instagram and Facebook.

Plans to address "copycat" THC edibles that mimic popular snacks and candy brands, saying the packaging is a threat to children.

Supports allowing student athletes to negotiate and benefit from their talents.

Supports allowing student athletes to get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness.

- As attorney general, joined 32 other states in a lawsuit against Meta for its practices that may have harmed child users on Instagram and Facebook.
- Plans to address "copycat" THC edibles that mimic popular snacks and candy brands, saying the packaging is a threat to children.
- Supports allowing student athletes to get paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness.

Consumer Protection

Virginia Child ID program introduced

As Attorney General, launched Operation Ceasefire to address violent crime through intervention and aggressive prosecution of gun crimes.

As attorney general, launched Operation Ceasefire to address violent crime through "intervention and aggressive prosecution of gun crimes."

Announced a partnership with the National Child ID Program to provide free child identification kits to students in grades 6-8.

As attorney general, announced a partnership with the National Child ID Program to provide free child identification kits to students in grades 6-8, which is designed to assist law enforcement if a child goes missing.

- As attorney general, launched Operation Ceasefire to address violent crime through "intervention and aggressive prosecution of gun crimes."
- As attorney general, announced a partnership with the National Child ID Program to provide free child identification kits to students in grades 6-8, which is designed to assist law enforcement if a child goes missing.

Public Safety

Republican Virginia Attorney General Miyares defends staying out of abortion pill case

Virginia AG opposes prosecuting women seeking abortions

As Attorney General, secured over $1 billion in opioid settlements from pharmaceutical companies, which are allocated toward addiction treatment and recovery services.

As attorney general, supported opioid rehabilitation treatment and education funded by settlements from pharmaceutical companies.

Supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother.

Supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, and opposes prosecuting women who decide to have abortions.

- As attorney general, supported opioid rehabilitation treatment and education funded by settlements from pharmaceutical companies.
- Supports a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and the life of the mother, and opposes prosecuting women who decide to have abortions.

Public Health

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticizes the Biden Administration for weakening border security.

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticized the Biden Administration for weakening border security.

Supports enhanced state-level involvement in immigration enforcement, including cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.

As attorney general, supported Title 42, which let the government turn away migrants at the border during COVID-19 without processing asylum claims.

- Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticized the Biden Administration for weakening border security.
- Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.
- As attorney general, supported Title 42, which let the government turn away migrants at the border during COVID-19 without processing asylum claims.

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Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and has criticized the Biden Administration for "weakening" border security.

- Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticizes the Biden Administration for weakening border security.
- Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.
- As attorney general, supported Title 42, which let the government turn away migrants at the border during COVID-19 without processing asylum claims.

Virginia state leaders launch ‘One Pill Can Kill’ initiative as opioid epidemic reaches ‘crisis proportion’

‘It Only Takes One:’ New campaign launches in Roanoke to combat opioid crisis

- As attorney general, supported opioid rehabilitation treatment and education funded by settlements from pharmaceutical companies.

- As a prosecutor for the Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorney's Office, helped prosecute criminal charges on behalf of the government.
- Worked as a private attorney at Hanger & Associates, P.C.

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- As attorney general, joined 32 other states in a lawsuit against Meta for its practices that may have harmed child users on Instagram and Facebook.
- Plans to address "copycat" THC edibles that mimic popular snacks and candy brands, saying the packaging is a threat to children.

- Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticizes the Biden Administration for weakening border security.
- Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.

- As attorney general, joined 32 other states in a lawsuit against Meta for its practices that may have harmed child users on Instagram and Facebook.

- As attorney general, launched Operation Ceasefire to address violent crime through "intervention and aggressive prosecution of gun crimes."

Jason is an attorney. He works at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, where he has served as Attorney General since January 2022. He previously worked as a private attorney, as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Office, and in the office of former Congressman Scott Rigell.

Jason is currently the 48th Attorney General of Virginia. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Before becoming Attorney General, he served three terms in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2016 to 2021.

As the son of a Cuban refugee, Miyares' personal history has significantly influenced his political trajectory and policy perspectives.

As attorney general, joined 32 other states in a lawsuit against Meta for practices that may have harmed child users.

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and holds the Biden Administration accountable for "failing to protect victims" by weakening border policies.

As attorney general, launched Operation Ceasefire, which targets gun violence in cities with high rates of such incidents.

As Attorney General, held accountable those who put children at risk and helped families obtain necessary resources to ensure child safety.

As Attorney General, secured over $1 billion from pharmaceutical companies to address the opioid crisis.

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticized the Biden Administration for "weakening" border security.

Supports enhanced state-level involvement in immigration enforcement and cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Jason is an attorney. He works at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, where he has served as Attorney General since 2022. He previously worked as a private attorney, as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Office, and in the office of former Congressman Scott Rigell.

As a prosecutor, launched Operation Ceasefire, a strategy to combat violent crime.

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and has criticized the Biden Administration for weakening border security.

As Attorney General, Miyares worked with the Virginia Retail Federation to address organized retail crime.

As Attorney General, Jason Miyares has held accountable those who put our kids at risk, while also helping families get the resources they need to keep their kids safe in a changing world.

Opposes "lawlessness" at the southern border and criticizes the Biden Administration for "weakening" border security.

As Attorney General, supported the Title 42 policy, which allowed for the immediate expulsion of migrants at the border during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As Attorney General, demanded answers from the Biden Administration on human trafficking of migrant children.

Opposed the repeal of Title 42, which allowed for the immediate expulsion of migrants at the border during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jason Miyares is from Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary School of Law. He lives with his wife, Page, and their three daughters in Virginia Beach. He attends Galilee Episcopal Church.

Jason is an attorney. He works at the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, where he has served as Attorney General since January 2022. He previously worked as a private attorney and served as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney Office, where he collaborated with law enforcement to uphold community safety. He also worked in the office of former Congressman Scott Rigell.

First Hispanic American elected to statewide office in Virginia.

Supports consumer choice and corporate accountability.

As attorney general, Miyares initiated programs to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegrating into society, including job fairs aimed at connecting them with employers.

Supports rehabilitation treatment and education for Virginia communities funded by settlements from pharmaceutical companies.

Jason is an attorney. Before taking public office, he worked as a private attorney and served as a prosecutor in the Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. He also worked in the office of former Congressman Scott Rigell.

Supports "consumer choice and corporate accountability."

- Supports "consumer choice and corporate accountability."

As attorney general, supported programs to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegrating into society, including job fairs aimed at connecting them with employers.

As Attorney General, Miyares sued Meta for "intentionally harming children's mental health."

As attorney general, sued Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, for "intentionally harming children's mental health."

- As attorney general, supported programs to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in reintegrating into society, including job fairs aimed at connecting them with employers.
- As attorney general, sued Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, for "intentionally harming children's mental health."

- Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.

Jason Miyares is from Greensboro, North Carolina. He has a bachelor's degree in business administration from James Madison University and a Juris Doctor from the College of William and Mary. He lives with his wife, Page, and their three daughters in Virginia Beach. He attends Galilee Episcopal Church.

As Attorney General, Miyares has prioritized public safety and crime reduction. He launched initiatives such as Operation Ceasefire, targeting gun violence in 13 cities with high rates of such incidents. This program combines rigorous prosecution of violent offenders with community prevention efforts. Reports indicate that in its first year, Operation Ceasefire contributed to a decline in violent crime in several targeted cities, with Norfolk experiencing a significant reduction in homicides. Miyares has also addressed the opioid crisis, securing substantial settlements from pharmaceutical companies. Under his leadership, Virginia obtained over $1 billion in opioid settlements, which are allocated toward addiction treatment and recovery services.

As Attorney General, secured over $1 billion from corporations like Johnson & Johnson, McKesson, Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, CVS, Walgreens, and Kroger.

Supports cooperation between state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies in immigration matters.

Supports policies that enhance state-level involvement in immigration enforcement, including Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order directing state law enforcement to assist federal immigration authorities in removing "violent criminal illegal immigrants."

As attorney general, launched job fairs to help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

Opposed the removal of qualified immunity for police officers.

Opposes the repeal of Title 42, a policy that allowed for the rapid expulsion of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the state. They represent the Commonwealth of Virginia in legal matters and provide legal advice to the government.  
- The attorney general defends state laws in court. They may also bring lawsuits on behalf of Virginians, such as against large corporations or the federal government.  
- They are elected statewide and serve a four-year term. There are no term limits for this office.  
- As of 2025, the attorney general earns $150,000 per year.