The attorney general of Kentucky is an office created by the Kentucky Constitution. Under Kentucky law, they serve several roles, including the state's chief prosecutor, the state's chief law enforcement officer, and the state's chief law officer. As the chief prosecutor, the attorney general is the chairman of the Kentucky Prosecutors Advisory Council, which supervises the prosecutors of Kentucky. As chief law officer, they write opinions to advise government officials and agencies concerning the law.. The attorney general holds an ex officio seat on various Kentucky state boards and agencies.

Russell Coleman is an American attorney and politician who is currently serving as the 52nd Attorney General of Kentucky. He previously served as United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky from 2017 to 2021.