Florida Attorney General

The Florida Attorney General is the state's chief legal office. It represents Florida in legal matters, enforces state law within its remit and oversees the Office of Statewide Prosecution. James Uthmeier has led the office since his appointment in February 2025.

The statewide prosecution unit handles specified crimes that cross judicial circuits or otherwise fall within its statutory jurisdiction. The Attorney General can announce and pursue state cases through that machinery, but a charging decision remains an allegation until tested in court. A warrant records a judicial finding that the legal threshold for arrest was met; it does not establish the accused person's guilt. The office's role must also be kept separate from federal prosecutions brought by the United States government.