Andy Wilson has dedicated his professional life to serving and protecting Ohioans.
Before being named Ohio’s 52nd attorney general by Gov. Mike DeWine, he directed the Ohio Department of Public Safety, overseeing the department’s 10 divisions, nearly 4,000 employees, and $2.5 billion biennial budget.
He previously served as Gov. DeWine’s senior adviser for criminal justice policy and, prior to that, was assigned to assist the Pike County Prosecutor’s Office in prosecuting four individuals accused of brutally murdering eight members of the Rhoden, Manley and Gilley families in 2016. The Pike County work culminated with the conviction of George Wagner IV, who was sentenced to eight consecutive life sentences without parole for his role in the crimes.
Wilson started his legal career in 2002 as a trial prosecutor in Clark County, specializing in cases involving sexual and/or physical violence against children. In January 2011, he was appointed Clark County prosecutor, overseeing many major criminal cases and developing several innovative programs. He later won two subsequent elections as prosecutor.
Wilson has an undergraduate degree in political science from Wright State University and a law degree from the University of Dayton’s School of Law. He and his wife live in Springfield; they have two adult daughters.