AG Yost is committed to post-investigation transparency in fatal officer-involved critical incidents, providing the public access to the full investigative case file. AG YOST'S TOP PRIORITIES

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 ...

Since his inauguration in January 2019, current Attorney General Dave Yost and his staff have been working to help chart a strong future for Ohioans by fighting injustice, righting wrongs, and otherwise protecting the state and its families.

Jan 22, 2025 · The former quartermaster of a central Ohio Veterans of Foreign Wars post has been ordered to repay more than $35,000 in funds stolen from the agency, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips announced today.

Sep 9, 2024 · (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost today directed his office to research legal avenues to stop the federal government from sending an unlimited number of migrants to Ohio communities.

The new statewide Human Trafficking Hotline established by the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost can now be accessed in four convenient ways, making it easy for the public to report information about suspected human trafficking.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) regularly processes about a million background checks a year. BCI completes such background checks by comparing fingerprints received against a database of criminal fingerprints to determine if …

Tens of thousands of consumers turn to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office each year for help resolving consumer issues, tips on scams and deceptive practices, and information on a wide range of other topics. File a Consumer Complaint; Report an Unwanted Phone Call; Foreclosure Resources; National Consumer Protection Week; Report a Scam

The Attorney General’s Crime Victim Section offers services to aid victims, trainings for professionals who work with victims, and crime prevention programs for Ohio communities. What we do: Victim Compensation

Before joining the Attorney General’s Office, he was the associate vice president of state relations at The Ohio State University. From 2019 to 2022, he led the state and federal lobbying efforts as the director of policy and legislation for Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.