​​STEVE HERETICK

• 30+ Years of Legal Experience - Proven first-chair trial attorney with over three decades of courtroom success at every level of Virginia’s court system.
• Former Federal Prosecutor - Served in the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, where he led major cases and was awarded the Department’s Award for Public Service.
• Focused on Community Safety - Committed to working closely with law enforcement and the community to get violent criminals off our streets and protect Portsmouth families.
• Restoring Professionalism and Integrity - Dedicated to rebuilding the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office with experienced staff, ethical leadership, and consistent prosecution.
• Trusted Public Servant - Former Portsmouth City Councilman and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, serving on the House Courts of Justice Committee.
• A Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of AV Preeminent – a rating held by less than 3 % of attorneys

Prosecutors serve a single client:  Justice itself. Their role is not to secure convictions at all costs, nor to satisfy public clamor, nor to advance political agendas. Their allegiance is to the impartial application of the law, to the pursuit of truth, and to upholding due process for all. -unknown Federal Judge

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Endorsements

The Honorable William E. Moody, Jr.
Vice Mayor of Portsmouth, Virginia

I am truly honored to have the official endorsement and support of The Honorable William E. Moody, Jr., Vice Mayor of Portsmouth, Virginia.
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​Over the many years of friendship and public service, Vice Mayor Moody has been a dedicated advocate for the people of Portsmouth. His belief in my vision and leadership means the world to me.

I am blessed to have him on my team as I run to be your next Commonwealth’s Attorney. Together, we will work to deliver the justice, accountability, and safety our city deserves.

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Denise Goode

Steve and I have been friends for over twenty years, and as someone who not only knows the character of this man, I remain humbled by his generosity, courage and selflessness when it comes to standing up for what’s right and what’s just. 

The citizens of Portsmouth can count on Steve to do the right thing…even when the right thing is the hardest thing. Steve didn’t have to throw his hat in the ring, but this is who he is! 
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He’s stepping up to serve the city he loves by restoring the integrity of the law, public trust and transparency in the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. You can count on him to be the Chief Advocate for victims of crime and their families.

This is just one of the many reasons why I am so proud and honored to Support Steve Heretick for Commonwealth Attorney. 

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Bill Watson
Former Sheriff of Portsmouth

I’m proud to share that Former Sheriff Bill Watson has officially endorsed Steve Heretick for Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney!
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"Portsmouth Deserves Justice — and Steve Heretick is the one to bring stability and trust back to the office. He will work hand in hand with both the Portsmouth Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office to deliver real justice for our city."

Sheriff Watson adds:
"I’m asking my friends and neighbors across Portsmouth to vote for Steve Heretick as your next Commonwealth’s Attorney."

Let’s move Portsmouth forward — together.

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