Dave Yost became Ohio’s 51st Attorney General on January 14, 2019, bringing to the office his extensive experience rooting out fraud, holding the corrupt accountable, and reforming government.
Yost earned his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and law degree from Capital University. After working as a Columbus Citizen Journal reporter, he began his public service career as Delaware County’s Auditor and Prosecutor. As Prosecutor, he won the first-ever capital case in Delaware County and took down the largest drug ring in the county’s history.
He became Ohio’s 32nd Auditor of State in January 2011 and spent the next eight years fighting fraud, rooting out corruptions and “skinnying down” government. In two terms, he helped convict 170 corrupt public officials and uncovered $30 million in stolen and misspent public funds. At the same time, he promoted efficiency by identifying potential savings of $287 million for governments and school districts.
Through his leadership and at his urging, the General Assembly twice enhanced charter school accountability.
In November 2018, he won statewide election as Attorney General, an office in which he now pursues his mission of protecting Ohio’s citizens while aggressively fighting corruption across the state. Battling the state’s opioid epidemic will be a major focus for his administration.
He and his wife, Darlene, make their home in Franklin County. They have three adult children and three grandchildren.
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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
Opening Remarks from Hon. Dave Yost
2019 Ohio Lawyers Chapters Conference
The Westin Columbus310 S High St
Columbus, OH 43215
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...
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...