John Weisenberger is a Guamanian politician and former attorney general of Guam from 2010 to 2011. He was also the public guardian of Guam.
John Weisenberger | |
|---|---|
| Attorney General of Guam (Acting) | |
| In office June 21, 2010 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Governor | Felix Camacho |
| Preceded by | Alicia Limtiaco |
| Succeeded by | Leonardo Rapadas |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Wayne State University (BS, JD) |
Education edit
John graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, in 1970. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting. In 1974, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from the same university. He began practicing law in Michigan in 1974, and then in Guam in 1977.[1]
Career edit
In January 2001, John Weisenberger was appointed by the Supreme Court of Guam to become the first public guardian of Guam.[2] He served as the public guardian from 2001 to 2008.[1]
Attorney general edit
He was appointed as the attorney general on June 21, 2010, to replace Alicia Limtiaco, who departed to become Guam's United States Attorney.[3] He was replaced in January 2011 by Leonardo Rapadas, who was elected in November 2010.[4]
Retirement edit
John announced his retirement on December 12, 2014. He was presented with the Ancient Order of the Chamorro by Governor Eddie Calvo shortly after the announcement.
Personal life edit
John is married to Elizabeth Mandell and they have four children.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "JOHN M. WEISENBERGER". National Association of Attorneys General. Archived from the original on 26 November 2010.
- ^ Weinberg, Robert M. (20 January 2009). "2008 Annual Report" (PDF). Office of the Public Guardian – via Supreme Court of Guam.
- ^ Delgado, Nick (June 21, 2010). "Limtiaco takes helm as U.S. Attorney". KUAM-TV.
- ^ Matthews, Laura (December 25, 2010). "Rapadas calls transition into AG office 'smooth'". Pacific Daily News.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Stintson, Bart (14 February 1988). "John Weisenberger". Pacific Daily News. Retrieved 8 July 2020 – via Newspapers.com.