Attorney General Pam Bondi

The Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida, provides legal services to state agencies and departments. Headed by Attorney General James Uthmeier, the office handles a broad range of legal matters including civil litigation, criminal appeals, consumer protection, and child support enforcement.

James Uthmeier was appointed Attorney General in February 2025 by Governor Ron DeSantis. He previously served as Chief of Staff and General Counsel for Governor DeSantis, overseeing executive staff and state agencies. His career also includes roles as a senior advisor and counsel to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and as a litigation associate at Jones Day's Washington, D.C. office. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law.

The office's divisions cover areas such as antitrust, Medicaid fraud, parental rights, and statewide prosecution. It also offers various programs and services, including human trafficking prevention, identity theft assistance, and victim services. The office is a leading source for interpretation of Florida's open government laws and provides assistance to crime victims.