French magistrate, General Counsel, who remained in the service of justice for almost forty years, known for being in charge of the Court of Assize in the Paris Court of Appeal. He is the author of numerous books. Link to Wikipedia biography (French)
Born: 31 August 1943, Metz, France
Known for: French magistrate (ret.), essayist, media commentator, founder of a public-speaking institute
Philippe Bilger is a prominent French public figure and retired senior magistrate, widely recognized for his tenure as avocat général at the Paris Court of Appeal and for his frank, accessible commentary on justice, civic life, and public debate. After a long judicial career, he transitioned to writing, teaching, and media contributions, becoming a familiar voice on legal culture and democratic discourse in France.
Bilger frequently participates in public debate on French television and radio, offering legal perspective on court decisions, criminal policy, institutional reform, and political ethics. He is active online and engages readers directly.
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In recent years, Bilger has focused on the balance between judicial independence and accountability, sentencing policy, public order, and freedom of speech. He continues to:
Bilger’s bibliography spans judicial reflections, civic essays, and memoir-style works about the magistracy and public debate. For a current, authoritative list of titles, editions, and reissues, consult his blog and French publisher catalogs; these are updated more reliably than third-party summaries.