About Steven Ueltzen

Steven R. Ueltzen is a Central Valley native and Senior Deputy District Attorney with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, where he serves as lead prosecutor of the DUI Vertical Prosecution Unit handling major injury and fatal cases.

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A State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist, Steven has practiced law in Fresno County for more than fifteen years. He began his career litigating complex civil cases before becoming a prosecutor in 2015. He has successfully prosecuted over fifty homicide cases through conviction and has handled thousands of cases involving domestic violence, child abuse and molestation, vehicle theft, assault, robbery, burglary, carjacking, weapons offenses, shootings, manslaughters, and murders.

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Steven has twice received Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s prestigious Outstanding Prosecutor Award. He serves on MADD’s Northern California Advisory Board and Legislative Consulting Team and is a longtime Board Member of the Fresno County Prosecutors’ Association.

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Deeply committed to the Fresno community, Steven served as President of the Down Syndrome Association of Central California and has coached high school mock trial for fourteen years, teaching the next generation about fairness and the justice system.

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A proud father and husband, Steven is endorsed by the Fresno County Prosecutors’ Association, law enforcement leaders, sitting Superior Court Judges, and community organizations.

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In 2026, Fresno County voters can trust Steven R. Ueltzen to bring experienced, qualified, and balanced judgment to the Superior Court bench—firm on public safety, fair in every courtroom, and dedicated to justice for all families in Fresno County.