Philip J. Weiser
Office of Attorney General
Phil Weiser is serving his second term as Colorado's attorney general. Since elected in 2019, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the people of Colorado and promoting justice for all. Protecting consumers is one of Weiser's key priorities by cracking down on scams, as well as unfair and deceptive business practices. High-profile investigations have resulted in more than $250 million in refunds, credits, and debt relief for Colorado consumers. Holding drug manufacturers and distributors accountable for their roles in creating and fueling the opioid crisis is a hallmark of Weiser's work, including securing over $750 million in settlement funds for treatment, recovery, and prevention education programs across the state. Weiser is actively leading multistate investigations into Meta and TikTok for their impact on our children's well-being, he also sued Juul Labs, securing $31.7 million for vaping cessation, prevention, and youth mental health programs. Weiser is dedicated to improving the criminal justice system and advancing public safety. During Weiser's tenure, the department's Criminal Justice Section has prioritized investigating and prosecuting auto and retail theft, human trafficking, and drug trafficking organized crime rings. A stalwart defender of equality, Weiser champions reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and the freedom to vote in state and federal courts. He argued landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, including Colorado Department of State v. Baca, where the court affirmed that the states have the exclusive authority to appoint and, if necessary, remove presidential electors when they violate their pledges. Weiser's commitment to protecting our land, air, and water has led to several actions including leading the effort to secure more than $6.6 million in settlement funds for natural resources damages in the Bonita Peak Mining District in southwestern Colorado, shoring up the state's interests in negotiations over the future of the Colorado River. He has also successfully fought in courts for clean car standards and the federal Methane Rule. Before his time as attorney general, Weiser was the dean of the University of Colorado Law School. He also served as a law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justices Byron R. White and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and held senior positions in the U.S. Department of Justice in the Clinton and Obama administrations.
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