Dave Yost was re-elected as Ohio’s 51st attorney general on Nov. 8, 2022, receiving more votes than any other attorney general in the state’s history.
During his first term as the state’s chief legal officer, he quickly gained a national reputation as a fearless advocate for the rule of law — or, as he puts it, “the same rules for everybody.”
Yost’s goal is to “do big good” for the people of Ohio by protecting consumers, rooting out corruption, defending the environment, ensuring an open and competitive marketplace, and fulfilling the many other duties of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Yost began his public-service career as Delaware County auditor, later winning election as that county’s prosecutor. From 2011 through 2018, he served as Ohio’s auditor of state and, in January 2019, began his first term as attorney general.
Yost earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and law degree from Capital University. He and his wife, Darlene, live in Franklin County; they have three grown children and five grandchildren.
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The States and the Future of Fair Competition
Antitrust & Consumer Protection Practice Group
Washington, DC
A Conversation with Attorney General Yost and Solicitor General Gaiser of Ohio
Hillsdale Student Chapter
Heritage Room in Mossey Libary33 E College St
Hillsdale , MI 49242
Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting laws?
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
The Westin Great Southern Hotel310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Introductory Remarks
2020 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
The Westin Great Southern Columbus310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
Consequences of Municipal Litigation
Teleforum
The States and the Future of Fair Competition
Antitrust & Consumer Protection Practice Group
CLE credit for this event is available at On-Demand CLE. The next chapter in U.S. antitrust...
Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting laws?
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters...
Departmentalism: What is the Executive Role in Interpreting laws?
2021 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
On May 7, 2021, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2021 Ohio Chapters...
Consequences of Municipal Litigation
Cities and counties recently have been playing a more prominent role in initiating large-scale litigation...
Opening Remarks from Hon. Dave Yost
2019 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
On April 5, 2019, the Federalist Society's Ohio lawyers chapters hosted the 2019 Ohio Chapters...
