Michael Allen for
Attorney General

Advocate for Justice

Michael Allen knows what it takes to tackle crime in Colorado. With his more than 20-year career in prosecution, he has the experience to fight for you and your family.

• Elected District Attorney in the Fourth Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties) in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. Has served in prosecution since starting his prosecution career as an intern during law school in 2004.
• Leads the only District Attorney’s office in the state with an election integrity unit.
• Created an Organized Crime Unit to prosecute fentanyl traffickers, cartels, and violent robbery rings. This unit has prosecuted more fentanyl-death cases than any other office in Colorado, and secured the longest prison sentences statewide.
• Launched Colorado’s first motor vehicle theft team, resulting in motor vehicle theft cases dropping by 50% in 2025.
• Prosecuted the Club Q mass shooting case as a hate crime and secured the second-longest prison sentence in Colorado history.
• Focused resources on prosecuting repeat domestic violence abusers.
• Increased transparency through community outreach and creation of data dashboards.
• Leads the state’s largest veteran’s treatment court. There, Michael helps veterans who have committed a crime to recover from service trauma and reclaim their lives through accountability and treatment.

“Evil never rests. The best defense against those who choose to do evil is committed, professional prosecution.”

Dedicated Servant

Michael Allen served for eight years in our United States Navy as an Aviation Electronics Technician. Michael’s service to our nation reaffirmed his belief that we live in the greatest country in the world.