Victoria Shanahan joining private practice after Sonoma County District Attorney election defeat

A Sonoma County deputy prosecutor who waged an unsuccessful election campaign against District Attorney Jill Ravitch is joining a Santa Rosa firm.|
PAUL PAYNE
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A Sonoma County deputy prosecutor who waged an unsuccessful election campaign against District Attorney Jill Ravitch is leaving the office to join a Santa Rosa law firm.

Victoria Shanahan is joining Adams Fietz Trial Lawyers, specializing in criminal defense. Her last day as a prosecutor is Oct. 3.

The Willits native, who had been reassigned to the narcotics team after her defeat at the polls, has been a Sonoma County prosecutor since 2007. She previously worked as chief deputy district attorney in Mendocino County.

She challenged Ravitch in the June election, losing 64 percent to 36 percent.

You can reach Staff Writer Paul Payne at 568-5312 or paul.payne@pressdemocrat.com. On Twitter @ppayne.

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