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William J. Brown
Attorney General of Ohio
1971-1983

As Attorney General William Brown created the first Consumer Protection Section. Before becoming Attorney General he earned acclaim as a lawyer for the Office of Equal Opportunity in Youngstown, Ohio. He became involved in politics when serving as chairman for the Humphrey for President campaign in Columbiana County. In addition to serving as Attorney General, Brown served in the United States Army from 1963 to 1969.

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