Journal Attorney – Phil Weiser was sworn in as Colorado’s 39th Attorney General on January 8, 2019. As the state’s chief legal officer, he is dedicated to protecting the people of Colorado and fostering a collaborative organization to tackle statewide issues, including the opioid epidemic, criminal justice reform, and environmental protection.
Weiser has devoted his life to law, justice, and public service. Prior to his election, he was the Hatfield Professor of Law and Dean of the University of Colorado Law School, where he founded the Silicon Flatirons Center for Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship and co-chaired the Colorado Innovation Council.
In his career, Weiser served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice and as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation in the Obama Administration’s National Economic Council. He was part of President Obama’s Transition Team, overseeing the Federal Trade Commission, and previously worked in President Bill Clinton’s Department of Justice as senior counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, focusing on telecommunications issues.
Weiser’s earlier experience includes clerking for Justices Byron R. White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg at the U.S. Supreme Court and for Judge David Ebel at the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver.
As the son and grandson of Holocaust survivors, Weiser is deeply committed to the American Dream and ensuring opportunities for all Coloradans. He resides in Denver with his wife, Dr. Heidi Wald, and their two children.
Phil Weiser Address, Phone Number and Website:
Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center
1300 Broadway, 10th Floor
Denver, CO 80203
(720) 508-6000
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Phil Weiser currently serves as the Attorney General of Colorado, a position he has held since January 2019. Weiser, a Democrat, has an extensive background in law and public service.
Prior to his role as Attorney General, Weiser worked in the Obama administration as a senior advisor in the Department of Justice. He also served as dean of the University of Colorado Law School and as a law clerk for two Supreme Court justices.
As Attorney General, Weiser has focused on issues such as protecting consumers, safeguarding the environment, and defending civil rights. He has been a vocal advocate for criminal justice reform and has worked to promote access to justice for all Coloradans.
Weiser has also been involved in high-profile legal battles, such as suing the Trump administration over environmental regulations and defending Colorado’s gun safety laws.
Phil Weiser has established himself as a dedicated and knowledgeable Attorney General who is committed to upholding the law and serving the people of Colorado.