John W. Suthers

Welcome to the homepage of the Office of the Attorney General and the Colorado Department of Law. It is a distinct honor and privilege to serve as Colorado’s 37th Attorney General and the state’s top law enforcement official. Every day, we work hard to preserve Colorado’s natural beauty, safeguard our precious water, protect consumers from fraud and prosecute criminals who prey upon our citizens. As a native Coloradan and attorney with more than three decades of experience in the public and private sectors, I am dedicated to helping keep Colorado a great place to live.

I hope as you explore our Web site you will discover more about what we do every day and how you can take steps to safeguard you and your family.

News & Press Releases

Attorney General announces lawsuit against Denver man suspected of providing fraudulent foreclosure-rescue legal services

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has filed a lawsuit against a Denver man suspected of defrauding homeowners in foreclosure, including the elderly and disabled, by collecting upfront fees in exchange for fraudulent legal services.

Attorney General announces judgment against fraudulent loan modification company

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has obtained a judgment against American Mortgage Consultants, its owner, Oliver Paul Maldonado (DOB: 12/15/1972), and its principal employee, Santiago Fabian Pineda (DOB: 6/24/1978), barring the company and its officers from engaging in mortgage fraud or any aspect of the mortgage business. American Mortgage Consultants, Maldonado and Pineda will be required under the consent judgment to pay a total of at least $75,000 in fines and restitution to the state. 

Attorney General completes term as chairman of western attorneys general, reappointed to NAAG Executive Committee

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers will complete his term as the chairman of the Conference of Western Attorneys General next week. CWAG membership includes the attorneys general of 15 western states. During his tenure at the head of the regional organization, Suthers focused on water issues throughout the Rocky Mountain region and the western states.

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