Phill Kline

American lawyer and Kansas Attorney General

Phill Kline - American lawyer and Kansas Attorney General
Born

December 31st, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Graduated from the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Law. Served as an Assistant Attorney General in Kansas. Elected as the Kansas Attorney General from 2003 to 2007. His tenure included significant legal battles related to abortion laws and voter registration issues. After leaving office, engaged in private legal practice and became involved in political advocacy within conservative circles.

Served as Kansas Attorney General from 2003 to 2007

Led legal efforts pertaining to abortion regulations

Handled voter registration litigation

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