Established in 1698, the Attorney-General's Chambers of Bermuda is the main legal advisor to the federal government and makes laws accessible to the public.
From 1698-1999, the Attorney-General was also the main prosecutor in all criminal matters that pertained to the Bermuda courts.
All were public officers until 1999 when Lois Browne-Evans was appointed as the island's first political Attorney-General through election.
Due to Bermuda's decision to have a political Attorney-General, the Director of Public Prosecutions now handles all criminal matters.
Even though there are now two distinct offices, the Attorney-General is also considered Bermuda's Minister of Legal Affairs.