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Hamilton County Court of Appeals Judge (District 1) - Term Beginning 2/12/25

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    Robert A. Goering
    (Rep)

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    Rich Moore
    (Dem)

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Occupation Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge
Education Mariemont High School Cincinnati - Diploma 1978-Class Rank: Third; Denison University, Granville OH - BA - May 1982 - Cum Laude; Chase College of Law, Highland Hts KY - J.D. May 1986
Experience I have served as Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge since February 2021. Prior service includes Hamilton County Treasurer for 29 years. I have served as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank. I am an Eagle Scout and an Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law at Chase College of Law.
Endorsements Hamilton County Republican Party
Affiliations Dan Beard Counsel, Boy Scouts of America; Common Pleas General Division Judges Standing Committee Chair Civil Procedures; President Cincinnati Squash Racquets Association (non-profit)
Political Philosophy In my over 3 decades of public service, I have treated people fairly and equally, regardless of race, gender, ability to pay and mental status. I believe it is inherent that judges respect and honor all litigants as to enhance confidence in the justice system.
Political Party Affiliation Republican
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Occupation Attorney
Education University of Cincinnati College of Law, J.D., 1993; Bowling Green State University, B.S., 1987
Experience Partner Partner Frost Brown ToddFrost Brown Todd Sep 2010 - Present; Partner Partner Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP Sep 1993 - Sep 2010
Endorsements Hamilton County Democratic Party
Affiliations Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity , Inc.
Political Party Affiliation Democrat
My legal training at two of the best law firms in the country and my 30 years of legal experience representing clients in a wide range of legal matters make me uniquely qualified to serve as a judge on the Court of Appeals.
If elected, my one and only priority will be making sure that every decision I sign off on is based on the law and the facts - nothing more, nothing less.