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GEORGE S. PATTON
District Attorney

1886-1887

George S. Patton

The father of the legendary World War II tank commander was District Attorney before running for higher office.

George S. Patton was the first city attorney of Pasadena, in 1877. He also opened a Los Angeles law practice before being elected District Attorney in 1886. Patton would also be the first mayor of San Marino. He was less successful, however, standing for other public offices -- losing a bid for the U.S. Congress in 1894 and for the Senate in 1916. Patton swam against the tide as a stubborn opponent of women having the vote.

Reprinted from FOR THE PEOPLE -- Inside the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office 1850-2000 by Michael Parrish. ISBN 1-883318-15-7