Judge Ursula Jones Dickson has experience working for Alameda County’s former district attorney — informing how she’ll lead the office.

The former Alameda County prosecutor — and current judge — is expected to serve through 2026, when the seat again goes up for election.

Alameda County Superior Court Judge Ursula Jones Dickson will be sworn in next week as the county’s new District Attorney.

Ursula Jones Dickson, newly chosen to lead the Alameda County district attorney’s office, said she will prioritize supporting crime victims and charging a backlog of cases.

The Alameda County Board of Supervisors decided on who would be the county's next district attorney during a meeting Tuesday.

Alameda County leaders on Tuesday selected a new district attorney to replace Pamela Price, who was recalled by voters in November.