James William Uthmeier (born November 20, 1987) is an American political campaign strategist and lawyer, serving as the 39th Attorney General of Florida since 2025. He previously served as Chief of Staff to Governor Ron DeSantis. Early life. Uthmeier is a native of Destin, Florida. [1]

Jan 16, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he plans to elevate one of his closest allies, James Uthmeier, to be the state’s attorney general. Uthmeier’s likely new role results from a...

Feb 17, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday officially elevated James Uthmeier from his spot as the Republican governor’s chief of staff to the state’s next attorney general.

Feb 17, 2025 · James Uthmeier was sworn in as Florida’s new attorney general. Uthmeier is taking the reins after DeSantis tapped former Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio’s former U.S. Senate seat in January. While DeSantis had said earlier he would appoint Uthmeier to succeed former Attorney ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed James Uthmeier, his former chief of staff, as the state's new Attorney General. Uthmeier, known for his conservative stances, previously served as...

Feb 17, 2025 · James Uthmeier, formerly Gov. Ron DeSantis’ chief of staff, speaks after being sworn in as Florida’s new attorney general in Tallahassee on Monday. (The Florida Channel)

6 days ago · New Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier promised to “endeavor every day to do what is right and to levy justice where it is due.” The governor's former chief of staff was sworn into his ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Justice Meredith Sasso swore in James Uthmeier as Attorney General in Tallahassee Monday. The state’s new “top cop” was sworn in on a Bible and offered onlookers at the Old Capitol Building ...

Feb 17, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday officially named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as Florida’s attorney general, handing the state’s top law enforcement role to a trusted aide who has helped orchestrate and defend some of his most divisive initiatives. Uthmeier was sworn in Monday during a ceremony in Tallahassee.

James Uthmeier (Republican Party) is the Attorney General of Florida. He assumed office on February 18, 2025. His current term ends on January 2, 2029. Uthmeier was the campaign manager for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' (R) 2024 presidential campaign.