Robert B. Hansen (August 13, 1925 – December 25, 2005) was an American politician who served as the Attorney General of Utah from 1977 to 1981.
During World War II he joined the navy and studied at the University of New Mexico.
[2] Hansen was attorney general at the time of the execution of Gary Gilmore.
Hansen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He served as bishop of the Monument Park 7th ward on the east side of Salt Lake City.