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Office of the Solicitor General

Represents Puerto Rico’s government before appellate courts and defends the interests assigned to the Justice Department. It is an executive office and a litigant, not a court or a general legal-aid office for individuals.

Arts. 59–60 ↗ · Sources consulted:

Office of the Solicitor General · Oficina del Procurador General · OPG

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Spanish legal name: Oficina del Procurador General. Spanish legal names are retained. Some English names are functional translations.

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Oct 18, 2026

What it does

  • Seeks appellate review of adverse decisions and defends the government’s position when another party seeks review. Its representation covers civil and criminal matters in Puerto Rico’s appellate courts and other authorized forums.Art. 60(a)–(b) ↗ · Sources consulted:
  • May provide appellate representation to a requesting municipality when the Secretary considers it appropriate. The law requires the municipality to pay the cost; representation of every municipal government is not automatic.Art. 60(c) ↗ · Sources consulted:
  • Investigates lawyer and notary disciplinary complaints at the Supreme Court’s or Secretary’s request within statutory limits, and conducts proceedings ordered by the Court. The Court makes the disciplinary decision.Art. 62 ↗Professional discipline ↗ · Sources consulted:
  • Can provide technical assistance in trial-level matters when directed by the Secretary. That support authority does not erase its appellate specialty or replace every prosecution or civil-affairs office.Art. 61 ↗ · Sources consulted:

In everyday life

If a judgment goes against Puerto Rico’s government, the Office evaluates whether to seek appellate review and presents the relevant arguments. When the opposing party seeks review, it may defend a judgment favorable to the government. The court decides the outcome in either situation; the Office does not thereby provide counsel to an individual litigating against the government.Appellate representation ↗Art. 60(a)–(b) ↗ · Sources consulted:

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How to distinguish it from other institutions

The Solicitor General acts as government counsel in litigation; the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court decides the proceeding. Asking a court to review a judgment differs from having authority to change it.Art. 60 ↗Arts. 3.002, 4.006 ↗ · Sources consulted:

It should not be confused with the Ombudsman or other rights advocates. Its mandate here is government appellate representation; the word “procurador” does not identify the same function across institutions.Arts. 58–62 ↗ · Sources consulted:

Official services and information

Confirm requirements, forms, and schedules on the linked official portal.

Where it fits

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Legal basis

Act 205-2004 establishes the officeholder in art. 58 and the Office within Justice in art. 59. Arts. 60–62 distinguish appellate representation, trial-level assistance, and disciplinary matters. Its departmental membership is established by law, not merely by its physical address.Arts. 58–62 ↗ · Sources consulted:

The enabling reference is a reading aid. Consult applicable texts and amendments in official sources; directory cards can retain older references.

Leadership & appointments

Solicitor General

The Solicitor General is appointed by the governor with Senate advice and consent and serves at the governor’s discretion. That appointment rule applies even though the Office belongs to Justice. The official directory identifies Omar Andino Figueroa; this review has not separately established his appointment and confirmation dates.Art. 58 ↗Contact information: Solicitor General ↗ · Sources consulted:

Omar Andino Figueroa

Sources consulted: Oct 18, 2026 · Sources & method ↓

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Governance & composition

It is not a corporation governed by a board. The law provides for a director, assistant solicitors general, and staff appointed by the Secretary. The Solicitor General may appoint up to two deputies with the Secretary’s agreement. This internal organization does not make Office officials members of a court.Art. 59 ↗ · Sources consulted:

Sources consulted: Oct 18, 2026

Sources & method

The consultation date is not the institution’s own update date.

  1. Departamento de Justicia de Puerto Rico ↗https://justicia.pr.gov/Sources consulted: Oct 17, 2026
  2. Ley 205-2004 — Departamento de Justicia (compilación OGP) ↗https://bvirtualogp.pr.gov/ogp/Bvirtual/LeyesOrganicas/Pages/205-2004.pdfSources consulted: Oct 18, 2026 · Document revised: Oct 12, 2026
  3. Poder Judicial — Tribunal Supremo ↗https://poderjudicial.pr/tribunal-supremo/Sources consulted: Oct 18, 2026
  4. Ley 201-2003 — Ley de la Judicatura (compilación OGP) ↗https://bvirtualogp.pr.gov/ogp/Bvirtual/LeyesOrganicas/Pages/201-2003.pdfSources consulted: Oct 18, 2026 · Document revised: May 21, 2026
  5. Justicia — Oficina del Procurador General ↗https://www.justicia.pr.gov/secretarias-y-oficinas/oficina-del-procurador-general/Sources consulted: Oct 18, 2026
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