San Francisco, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins announced today that her office secured a conviction of Mickey Rivera-Ortega (44), after a trial by jury, for domestic violence, assault, multiple counts of possession of narcotics paraphernalia and multiple counts of violations of court orders. These convictions resolve three cases Mr. Rivera-Ortega was facing.
“I would like to thank the jury for their service in this trial,” said District Attorney Brooke Jenkins. “My office stands by victims and survivors of domestic violence and will do everything we can to get justice in the courtroom and to support their healing from the trauma they have endured. Domestic violence has deep impacts on individuals and families and can not be allowed to fester behind closed doors.”
According to testimony and other evidence presented at trial, on November 3, 2025, the victim’s relatives heard a disturbance and found the victim alone and injured with Mr. Rivera-Ortega. When police arrived, they were unable to locate Mr. Rivera-Ortega. On November 11, 2025, San Francisco Police found and arrested Mr. Rivera-Ortega in possession of drug paraphernalia. Following his arrest, a criminal protective order was issued prohibiting from coming within 150 yards of the victim. He subsequently violated the protective order, appearing near the victim’s residence multiple times.
The case against Mr. Rivera-Ortega was successfully prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Ahmanda Lee and Albert Ujcic, with invaluable assistance from District Attorney Investigators Dana Lee and Jesus Mendoza, paralegals Aareona Miles, Lena Ku, and Erica Dixon, as well as victim advocates Kendall Anderson and Tatiana Guardado who worked closely with the victim throughout the pendency of this case. Their preparation and attention to detail combined with a thorough investigation from SFPD’s Ingleside Station officers ensured that the evidence was presented clearly and thoroughly.
“This conviction reflects not only the strength of the evidence, but also the collaborative work of the entire team,” said Assistant District Attorneys Ahmanda Lee and Albert Ujcic. “Although domestic violence often happens behind closed doors, that does not mean it didn’t happen. This case underscores the serious and lasting impact domestic violence has on victims and their families. We are grateful to the jury for their thoughtful deliberations and verdict, and to our dedicated support staff whose work behind the scenes makes justice possible.”
If you or a loved one needs support, please seek help. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Below are additional resources for support:
• National Domestic Violence Hotline (text) START to 88788 or call 800.799.7233
• WOMAN, Inc 24/7 Support Line, 877.384.3578
• Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) 415.969.6711
• La Casa De Las Madres Crisis text, 415.200.3575
• A Women’s Place 415.487.2140
• Mission Neighborhood Resource Center 415.869.7977
• Asian Women’s Shelter 24/7 crisis line, 877.751.0880
• Riley Center, St. Vincent de Paul SF – DV Crisis line 415.255.0165
• Black Women Revolt, 888.260.1498 Ext. 1
Court Number: 25024558, 25028295, and 25027813
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