Katie Ratton
TN · Assistant District Attorney General, Shelby County
Katie Ratton serves as an Assistant District Attorney General in Shelby County. During nearly two decades in the legal profession, she has worked as a prosecutor, public defender, and Assistant City Attorney for Memphis. Ratton earned her law degree from the University of Iowa and has practiced law in Tennessee since 2005.
Where Katie Ratton stands, based on their records
Supports
Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Civil Rights (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
Assistant District Attorney Katie Ratton and Chief Prosecutor Lessie Rainey prosecuted Eric Otten, who pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and accepted an effective 30-year sentence in a negotiated resolution reached after discussions with both victims' families.
February 11, 2026Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 14, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support
In a July 2026 candidate profile, Katie Ratton said a judge must protect the constitutional rights of victims, witnesses, and defendants and described courtroom efficiency, public safety, and fairness as priorities.
July 11, 2026Supports Civil Rights
Source: justmymemphis.com · researched July 14, 2026
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
In a July 2026 candidate profile, Katie Ratton said a judge must protect the constitutional rights of victims, witnesses, and defendants and described courtroom efficiency, public safety, and fairness as priorities.
July 11, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: justmymemphis.com · researched July 14, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 1 favorable
Assistant District Attorney Katie Ratton and Chief Prosecutor Lessie Rainey prosecuted Eric Otten, who pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and accepted an effective 30-year sentence in a negotiated resolution reached after discussions with both victims' families.
February 11, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: content.govdelivery.com · researched July 14, 2026
Past race Katie Ratton ran in:
- Criminal Court Judge Division VIII, District 30, Unexpired Term · August 6, 2026 · Shelby County, Tennessee
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.