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 four-year community corrections sentence for Pueblo man whose demolition project released asbestos

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Pueblo County District Court judge has sentenced Thomas K. Tienda to a four-year community corrections term after his demolition of a Pueblo house led to the airborne release of asbestos. He also is expected to pay more than $300,000 in restitution. A Pueblo jury convicted Tienda of eight felonies in October.

Attorney General announces indictment of 14 individuals suspected of trafficking children on Front Range, Western Slope

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that his office has secured an indictment for 14 individuals suspected of running, abetting and patronizing a human-trafficking ring that trafficked children for sex at locations ranging from Denver to Grand Junction.

Attorney General announces 16-year prison sentence for leader of meth-trafficking ring

DENVER — Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced today that a Larimer County District Court judge has sentenced Gabriel Farias-Chavez (DOB: 3/15/1983) to 16 years in prison for his role in trafficking up to 50 pounds worth of methamphetamine per month into the Denver metro area and other parts of the state between March 1, 2010 and July 15, 2010. A Larimer County District Court judge previously sentenced Ramon Chavez (DOB: 3/5/1980), the other ringleader, to 24 years in prison.

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