Criminal defense attorney — Stockton’s “Silver Fox”Ralph Cingcon.
Stockton’s first Black Assistant District Attorney, established in 1980 — and a trial lawyer who has tried more cases than anyone in Stockton history.
Since 1976200+Jury trials
60Murder cases
10Not-guilty verdicts in murder cases
1stAfrican American Deputy DA of San Joaquin County
01 A Stockton life in law
Born and raised in Stockton.
- 1964
Edison High School
Graduated in Stockton.
- 1965 – 1968
U.S. Army, 1st Air Cavalry
Tours in Vietnam and Germany.
- 1973
B.A., Political Science — UC Berkeley
- 1976
Law degree — UC Hastings College of the Law
- 1980
Stockton’s first Black Assistant District Attorney
The first African American Deputy District Attorney of San Joaquin County.
- 7 years
Instructor, San Joaquin County Police Department
His love and dedication for law led him to teach.
- 1985 – present
Criminal defense attorney
Over 200 jury trials, including 60 murder cases with 10 not-guilty verdicts.
02 Beyond the courtroom
Family first.
Mr. Cingcon has been married to his wife, Betty Cingcon, for over 50 years. Together they have 10 children and more than 25 grandchildren.
His hobbies include horse racing and screenwriting for plays.
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