RON FREITAS
District Attorney

Office of the District Attorney
Protecting our community for 175 Years
Ron Freitas
District Attorney

Meet District Attorney Ron Freitas

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

San Joaquin County DA Ron Freitas Discusses First 100 Days of Prop. 36


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Ron Freitas - First 100 Days of Prop 36

Breaking News
May 8, 2025
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San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office Secures First-Degree Murder Convictions for All Three Defendants in Honor Farm Killing
May 7, 2025
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Salvador Reyes Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Rape and Assault
May 7, 2025
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Child Predator Sentenced to 26 Years for Rape and Continuous Sexual Abuse
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Consumer Alerts


March 14, 2025

SPECIAL ALERT! Scam PG&E notice being left at doors

Oakdale, CA - San Joaquin County DA Ron Freitas, in conjunction with the County Joint Information System, and PG&E want to make you aware of a scam in the area of Oakdale. It is unknown how far into San Joaquin County this scam has spread, but all residents need to be on alert. These notices (as pictured below) have been found in the doors of residences with the intent to steal your information and your money. The notice is a scam and not a legitimate PG&E notice.

Fake PG&E postcard left in residents' doors.

If you see this notice, please notify the District Attorney Consumer Fraud unit immediately at (209) 953-7730

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San Joaquin County
Family Justice Center

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.

Visit the Family Justice Center