Tim Griffin

John Timothy Griffin was born on August 21, 1968, in Charlotte, North Carolina, but grew up in Magnolia, Arkansas, where he is a fifth-generation resident. He is the youngest son of a minister and teacher. Griffin is a member of the Republican Party and has built a distinguished career in public service spanning law, politics, and the military.

Education and Military Service

Griffin earned a master's degree in strategic studies as a Distinguished Honor Graduate from the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. He has held various military legal positions, including Commander of the 2d Legal Operations Detachment in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Commander of the 134th Legal Operations Detachment at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Political Experience

*U.S. Attorney *
Griffin served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, appointed by President George W. Bush.

*U.S. House of Representatives *
Elected as the representative for Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District, Griffin served two terms. During the 113th Congress, he was a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and served as a Deputy Whip for the Majority. In the 112th Congress, his committee assignments included the House Armed Services Committee, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Ethics, and House Committee on the Judiciary.

*Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas *
Griffin was elected as the 20th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas in 2014 and re-elected in 2018. During his tenure, he focused on economic development, education reform, and state government efficiency.

*Attorney General of Arkansas *
Griffin was sworn in as the 57th Attorney General of Arkansas on January 10, 2023, following his election in November 2022. As the state's chief legal officer, he oversees law enforcement and consumer protection efforts.