Salary: $160,975Term: 6 yrsResponsibilities: To preside at trials of both civil and criminal cases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury, and other departments of the court.For more information on judicial candidates visit: JudicialVotesCount.org
Occupation
Judge, Court of Common Pleas
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Experience
Common Pleas Judge, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
I have the right experience to keep Hamilton County safe. As a Common Pleas Judge and a former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, I have overseen serious criminal and civil suits and prosecuted thousands of cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
1) Keep Hamilton County safe.
2) Fair sentences and appropriate bonds.
3) Treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Occupation
Judge
Education
University of Cincinnati, College of Law (JD); Howard University (BA)
Experience
Over 15 years of legal experience, including 11 years as a criminal and civil attorney and over 4 years as a sitting judge.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio
Affiliations
American Judges Association, National Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Ohio Black Judges Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, Cincinnati NAACP, League of United Latin American Citizens
Political Philosophy
Equal access to justice for all.
Political Party Affiliation
Democrat
With 11+ years as a criminal and civil attorney and 4+ years as a judge, I have handled tens of thousands of cases, from misdemeanors to aggravated murder. I run an efficient, fair courtroom with the proven respect of our legal community.
(1) Ensure equal access to justice for every crime victim, every person accused of a crime, and every civil litigant.
(2) Reduce recidivism and connect returning citizens with critical support and services.
(3) Maximize court efficiency by implementing clear guidelines and organizing court dockets to ensure timely case resolution and efficient operations.
On the bench, I am guided by a commitment to safety, fairness, and leading with compassion.
