John Weisenberger Explained

John Weisenberger
Office:Attorney General of Guam
Governor:Felix Camacho
Term Start:June 21, 2010
Term End:January 3, 2011
Predecessor:Alicia Limtiaco
Successor:Leonardo Rapadas
Education:Wayne State University (BS, JD)

John Weisenberger is a Guamanian politician and former attorney general of Guam from 2010 to 2011. He was also the public guardian of Guam.

Education

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

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.

Attorney general

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

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

John is married to Elizabeth Mandell and they have four children.

He is a Christian.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: JOHN M. WEISENBERGER. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20101126033832/http://naag.org/john-weisenberger.php. 26 November 2010. National Association of Attorneys General.
  2. Weinberg. Robert M.. 20 January 2009. 2008 Annual Report. Office of the Public Guardian. Supreme Court of Guam.
  3. News: Limtiaco takes helm as U.S. Attorney . Nick . Delgado . . June 21, 2010 .
  4. News: Rapadas calls transition into AG office 'smooth' . Laura . Matthews . . December 25, 2010 .
  5. News: Stintson. Bart. 14 February 1988. John Weisenberger. Pacific Daily News. 8 July 2020. Newspapers.com.