Why Experience Matters

Experience

Lead prosecutor in major injury and fatal DUI cases
Secured convictions in over 50 homicide cases
State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Prosecuted domestic violence, child abuse, shootings, robberies, and more
Twice awarded Mothers Against Drunk Driving ADD’s Outstanding Prosecutor Award
14-year high school mock trial coach

A judge must be firm but fair. Steven will bring his dedication to public safety and justice to the Fresno County Superior Court bench in 2026.

Steven Ueltzen: Fresno’s Leading Voice
for Justice & DUI Accountability:

Certified Criminal Law Specialist • Lead Prosecutor of the Fresno County District Attorney’s DUI Vertical Prosecution Unit
•Two-Time MADD Outstanding Prosecutor Award Recipient

For most of a decade, Steven R. Ueltzen has been the face of DUI prosecution in Fresno County. As the lead attorney of the District Attorney’s Office DUI Vertical Prosecution Program, Steven personally handles the most serious cases—those involving major injury and fatal crashes. These are not routine DUIs; they are complex, high-stakes prosecutions where one wrong decision can cost lives.

Steven has built a proven record of success:

Vertical prosecution of major injury and fatal DUI cases from investigation through verdict
Expert-level handling of every legal issue that arises in DUI courtrooms—blood draws, search-and-seizure challenges, breath/blood alcohol science, prior conviction enhancements, and sentencing for repeat offenders
Conducted hundreds of hours of specialized training for prosecutors, law enforcement, and other agencies on DUI investigation, prosecution strategy, and constitutional compliance
Twice honored with MADD’s Outstanding Prosecutor Award for exceptional commitment to victim advocacy and public safety

Because Steven prosecutes DUIs vertically—staying with each case from filing to final disposition—he understands the full picture every Superior Court judge must see: the science, the trauma to families, the danger to our community, and the need for both accountability and fairness.

Why this matters for the 2026 election

Fresno County drivers deserve a judge who has stood in the courtroom and fought for justice in the exact cases that appear on the Superior Court docket every day. Steven Ueltzen doesn’t just talk about public safety—he has delivered it. As a State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist with over 50 homicide convictions and thousands of felony prosecutions behind him, he brings unmatched real-world experience to the bench.

A judge must be firm but fair. Steven Ueltzen will bring the same dedication that earned him MADD’s highest recognition and the trust of law enforcement to every DUI, every injury case, and every decision affecting Fresno families.