Short form biography for speaking introductions of Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster

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Chris Koster was sworn in as Missouri's 41st Attorney General on January 12th, 2009. Since becoming Attorney General, Koster has focused efforts on detecting and prosecuting Medicaid fraud, pursuing mortgage-relief and debt-settlement scams, cracking down on fraudulent auto service contract businesses, using Missouri's legal authority to protect our water resources, and educating public officials about their obligations under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Prior to being elected Attorney General, Mr. Koster served in the Missouri Senate from 2004 to 2008, representing Cass, Johnson, Bates, and Vernon counties. He previously served as Cass County Prosecuting Attorney for ten years.

Mr. Koster was born and raised in St. Louis. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri School of Law. He also earned a Masters in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis.