Peter F. Neronha is the 74th Attorney General of the State of Rhode Island. As Attorney General, he is the state’s top lawyer and law enforcement official, serving the people and interests of Rhode Island through a broad range of duties—from criminal prosecutions to civil enforcement actions to defense of the State in federal and state courts.

During his time in office, Attorney General Neronha has effectuated an office-wide upgrade of the public protection of Rhode Islanders, prioritizing proactive enforcement of civil rights, consumer protection, and environmental and health care matters. In 2025, in partnership with Democratic attorneys general across the country, Mr. Neronha spearheaded efforts to protect Americans from executive actions that extend far beyond the President’s constitutional authority.

Mr. Neronha’s career in public service began in 1996 as a Special Assistant Attorney General in the Office of the Attorney General. From 2009 to 2017, at the appointment of President Barack Obama, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island.

Mr. Neronha graduated in 1985 from Boston College and later from Boston College Law School in 1989. Prior to his career in public service, he worked for the Boston, Massachusetts law firm Goodwin, Proctor L.L.P. for seven years.