The past Attorney-Generals and Commissioners for Justice in Lagos State are:
| Chief Adeniran Ogunsanya | – | 1968 – 1973 | |
| Mr. Tajudeen Bankole-Oki, SAN | – | 1973 – 1975 | |
| Prof. Alfred Babatunde Kasumu, SAN | – | 1975 – 1977 | |
| Chief Femi Alokolaro | – | 1977 – 1979 | |
| Mr. Jide Oki | – | 1979 | |
| Mr. Sanu Sobowale | – | 1979 – 1982 | |
| Chief Femi Alokolaro | – | 1982 – 1983 | |
| Mrs. Airat Balogun | – | 1984 – 1986 | |
| Mrs. Eniola Fadayomi | – | 1986 – 1990 | |
| Mr. Shafiu Alade Bashua | – | 1991 | |
| Mr. Yomi Oshikoya | – | 1992 – 1994 | |
| Mrs. Toyin Akerele Ayeni | – | 1994 – 1996 | |
| Mrs. Muyibat Wonuola A. Folami | – | 1996 – 1999 | |
| Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN | – | 1999 – 2007 | |
| Olasupo Shasore, SAN | – | 2007 – 2011 | |
| Mr. Adeola Rahman Ipaye | – | 2011 – 2015 | |
| Mr. Mosediq Adeniji Kazeem, SAN | – | 2015 – 2019 |