Party: Democrat

Previous Positions Held:

• Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney (elected 2021)

• Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of Virginia

• Prosecutor, Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

Education:

• Harvard University, B.A.

• University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.

Interesting Facts:
Ramin Fatehi is the first Iranian American elected Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia. Since taking office, he has championed criminal justice reform with a focus on fairness, transparency, and reducing mass incarceration while maintaining public safety. Fatehi has emphasized diversion programs, mental health treatment, and community-based solutions as alternatives to incarceration. His leadership reflects a new generation of prosecutors committed to both justice and equity.

Website: https://fatehinorfolk.com/