Yehuda Weinstein

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Judah Weinstein

Judah Weinstein (born April 19, 1944) is an Israeli lawyer and former Attorney General of Israel.

Weinstein was born in Tel Aviv to parents who immigrated from Poland in the 1930s. He grew up in the Florentine neighborhood and developed a passion for sports at a young age, becoming a champion boxer and youth champion. In 1963, he joined the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and volunteered for paratroopers, completing training courses including one with the IDF's Military Colleges and Officers' Corps. During his time in the paratroopers, Weinstein commanded a division of 317 as an officer in the reserve during the Yom Kippur War.

Weinstein graduated from Tel Aviv University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and later earned a Master's degree from Bar-Ilan University. He worked for the State Attorney's Office in the Central District Attorneys' Office, serving as a prosecutor before his retirement in 1979. In his final role, he served as senior deputy to the district attorney, after which he founded a private law firm and published a successful criminal organ on white-collar crimes.

Weinstein was mentioned as one of the leading candidates for the role of Attorney General of Israel both in 2004 and 2009, and also for the position of State's Attorneys in 2007. In December 2009, he was elected as Attorney General while Benjamin Netanyahu served as Prime Minister and Faithful Jacob served as Minister of Justice. On February 1, 2010, Weinstein began serving as Attorney General.

As Attorney General, Weinstein played a significant role in shaping Israel's legal landscape. He worked closely with the government to address various issues, including corruption cases involving high-profile figures such as Ehud Olmert and Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite his prominent position, Weinstein was also known for his commitment to upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served.

After serving as Attorney General from 2010 to 2016, Weinstein continued to work as a criminal lawyer at the Office of Dror in Manchester. His extensive experience and expertise have made him a respected figure in Israeli legal circles.