James Uthmeier

James Uthmeier
Official portrait, 2025
39th Attorney General of Florida
Assumed office
February 17, 2025
GovernorRon DeSantis
Preceded byAshley Moody
Chief of Staff to the Governor of Florida
In office
October 2021  February 2025
GovernorRon DeSantis
Preceded byAdrian Lukis
Succeeded byJason Weida
Personal details
Born
James William Uthmeier

(1987-11-20) November 20, 1987
Destin, Florida, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJean Uthmeier
Children3
EducationUniversity of Florida (BS, MA)
Georgetown University (JD)

James William Uthmeier (born November 20, 1987) is an American politician and lawyer serving as the 39th Florida attorney general since 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as chief of staff to Governor Ron DeSantis from 2021 to 2025.