RON FREITAS
District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Ronald J. Freitas is the 42nd District Attorney to lead San Joaquin County’s chief law enforcement agency. This administration maintains a zero-tolerance approach to prosecuting criminals, working with local, state, and federal partners to create a safe and secure San Joaquin County for everyone.
"The mission of the District Attorney's Office is to bring justice and closure to victims of crime."
“True public safety requires a collaboration
between law enforcement and the community.” - Betsy Hodges
On March 24, 2025, the Honorable Judge Soldati sentenced Frank Chavez to a total of 12 years in state prison following his conviction on multiple charges. Chavez was found guilty of one count of robbery in the second degree with a firearm (Penal Code 211 – a violent strike offense) and one misdemeanor count of sexual battery.
In addition to the prison sentence, the sexual battery conviction includes a 10-year requirement to register as a sex offender under Penal Code section 290.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to seeking justice for victims and holding violent offenders accountable,” said San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas. “This sentence sends a clear message that violence and sexual misconduct will not be tolerated in our community.”
We extend our sincere thanks to Deputy District Attorney Lesley Scharmann Lyberger for her dedicated prosecution of this case and to the Stockton Police Department Detectives for their thorough investigative work that led to this outcome.
A Family Justice Center is a collaborative model of service delivery that brings together a range of resources and support services under one roof to better serve victims of Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Sexual Assault, Elder Abuse, Child Abuse, and Stalking.
The goal of a Family Justice Center is to provide comprehensive and coordinated support to individuals and families affected by abuse, helping them to feel safe and supported as they navigate the process of seeking help and rebuilding their lives.
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