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Ashley S. Paulson

Chief Assistant City Attorney, City of Fresno
47.1% in JuneNo civil record found

Fresno Chief Assistant City Attorney overseeing city prosecutions; 11 years as a county prosecutor, including homicide and gang cases. Led the June primary with 47.1%; no controversies found.

On your ballot. Fresno County Superior Court, Seat 6. Choose one: Ashley S. Paulson or Steven R. Ueltzen.

Qualifications

Ballot designation. Chief Assistant City Attorney, City of Fresno
Outside rating. No bar association rating found for this race.
Background. Chief Assistant City Attorney for Fresno, overseeing city prosecutions. Previously 11 years at the Fresno County DA's office, including homicide, gang and officer-involved shooting assignments.

Conduct

None found.

Endorsements

Self-reported: retiring Judge Jonathan Conklin, who held this seat.

Court records

Trellis attorney record · civil cases only
No civil cases confirmed with her as counsel. Her career has been in criminal and city prosecution.
Covers civil state trial court records. Criminal cases are a known blind spot, so an empty or short record usually reflects a criminal practice, not a lack of experience.
Sources: GV Wire

Others on the same ballot

  • Steven R. UeltzenFresno County senior deputy DA leading DUI prosecutions since 2015. A 2024 family holiday card with an obscene gesture drew criticism; the DA said no complaint was filed.
  • Jeff HammerschmidtCriminal defense attorney with about 39 years of experience, including about 12 as a Fresno County prosecutor. Led the June primary with 48.9%; no controversies found.
  • Jose L. SalazarAttorney with about 10 years of practice, including six as a Fresno County public defender; raised in Sanger. Received 35.6% in June; no controversies found.