Ronald J. Freitas

Ron Freitas was elected District Attorney of San Joaquin in 2022, where he has practiced criminal law and served for over 30 years. He has focused his career and skills on helping to guarantee safe and secure schools, as well as, ethics and integrity to promote a transparent and responsive leadership within his community; the safety of his community’s neighborhoods is also very important to him. Mr. Freitas brings stability, community values, and common sense to the San Joaquin District Attorney’s Office.

Educational History • Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Business from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law

Mr. Freitas served on the Lodi Unified School Board for over 10 years, and was President of the Board in 2015-2016 and 2020-2022. In 2016, he served as President of the Measure U campaign where voters approved $280 million to increase school security, provide new construction, and classroom renovations. Mr. Freitas was named the California District Attorneys Association Instructor of the Year in 2017. He was Co-Chair of the California District Attorney’s Association Gang Violence Suppression Committee. Mr. Freitas was a past President and current Board of Director for Giving Opportunities to Kids (GOT Kids) Foundation, which has raised over $750,000 for needy Lodi Unified students to have a fuller educational experience. He was also a member of the California School Boards Association and the San Joaquin School Boards Association.