About Shawn
Shawn Sant serves because the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Franklin County, Washington, a role he has held since 2011. His office, positioned at 1016 N. 4th Avenue in Pasco, handles all legal matters for the county, including criminal prosecutions for felony and misdemeanor crimes, in addition to providing legal advice to county officers and departments.
Admitted to the Washington State Bar in 2004, Sant has over two decades in the field in criminal regulation, government and regulatory law, juvenile law, and municipal law. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and has been lively in a number of professional organizations. In addition to his prosecutorial responsibilities, Sant has been involved in statewide initiatives.
In 2020, he served because the president of the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, working alongside other elected prosecutors to coordinate training and schooling for prosecuting lawyers across the state. Sant is also recognized for his community engagement. His workplace has partnered with organizations like The Go Team Therapy Dogs and Love on a Leash to offer educated consolation puppies to victims during crucial stages main up to trial, providing help to those suffering from crime.
Fluent in Finnish, Sant is capable of serve a community in Franklin County. His dedication to justice and community service has been acknowledged by friends and citizens alike. Under Sant's management, the Franklin County Prosecutor's Office continues to uphold the law and help the community, making sure justice and equity for all residents.
