John Mckinney

John Mckinney is a candidate for City Attorney Primary Election in 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Also running: Marissa Roy, Hydee Feldstein Soto, Aida Ashouri.

John McKinney is a Deputy District Attorney for Los Angeles County, currently serving as the director of specialized prosecutions. With nearly 30 years of experience as a prosecutor, he has overseen divisions handling juvenile cases, family violence, and major crimes, and has tried numerous murder cases. Born in Passaic, New Jersey, McKinney earned his bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and his J.D. from the UCLA School of Law. He is running for Los Angeles City Attorney in 2026.