James Uthmeier

James Uthmeier
Official portrait, 2025
39th Attorney General of Florida
Assumed office
February 17, 2025
GovernorRon DeSantis
Preceded byAshley Moody
Personal details
Born
James William Uthmeier

(1987-11-25) November 25, 1987 (age 38)
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jean Uthmeier
Children3
EducationUniversity of Florida (BS, MA)
Georgetown University (JD)

James William Uthmeier (born November 25, 1987) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 39th attorney general of Florida since 2025. Before becoming attorney general, he was chief of staff to Governor Ron DeSantis from 2021 to 2025.

On January 16, 2025, DeSantis appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate to replace Marco Rubio as he became the U.S. Secretary of State. DeSantis appointed Uthmeier to succeed Moody as attorney general.

On February 17, 2025, Uthmeier was sworn in as the 39th attorney general of Florida.

References

  1. ↑ Ogles, Jacob (16 January 2025). "Gov. DeSantis names Ashley Moody to succeed Marco Rubio in the Senate". Florida Politics. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Gancarski, A.G. (16 January 2025). "Gov. DeSantis says James Uthmeier will be next Attorney General". Florida Politics. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  3. ↑ Matat, Stephany; Payne, Kate (February 17, 2025). "Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida's attorney general". Associated Press. Retrieved February 26, 2025.
  4. ↑ Rohrer, Gray (February 17, 2025). "James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida attorney general in Tallahassee ceremony". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved February 26, 2025.