Occupation
Criminal Defense Attorney
Education
Summit Country Day, St. Xavier, Xavier University, Capital Law School
Experience
23 yrs. as solo practitioner
Endorsements
Republican Party
Affiliations
Cincinnati Bar Association
Political Philosophy
Substance over Form
Political Party Affiliation
Republican
I bring over two decades of direct, daily courtroom experience to this race.As a solo practitioner I've been disciplined, organized, and decisive.As a criminal defense attorney I am intimately familiar with the rules of evidence, procedure, rights.
Safety, Due Process, Efficiency
As an experienced attorney, I will be able to set appropriate bonds tailored to the alleged crime committed
Ensuring Due Process. Making sure the State meets its burden. Hear cases with a heightened sense of sensitivity of Constitutional Rights.
I will view every defendant as an individual, not a case number.
I will prioritize substance over form to ensure efficiency. I want every person who walks into my courtroom to understand what is happening to them.
Occupation
Judge Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Education
I earned my J.D. law degree, cum laude, from Case Western University School of Law in 1987 and my B.A. Degree with Honors from New York University in 1984, majoring in politics and philosophy.
Experience
I have been an Ohio Attorney for almost 39 years. I have been a Judge for over 5 years. Before being elected in 2020, I was a civil rights attorney for 23 years and a Legal Aid attorney for 9 years.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, PPSOW ACT
Political Philosophy
I am a lifelong democrat who believes in fairness, equality, human rights, due process, and the rule of law. I strive to treat everyone with respect and fairness and to provide justice for all.
Political Party Affiliation
Democratic Party
I've served as a Judge for 5+ years, managing dockets including criminal, civil, Mental Health Court, and Commercial cases. I've handled 6,600+ cases and 100+ trials. Prior, I dedicated 23 years to civil rights law and 9 years to Legal Aid clients.
1. To improve Community Safety through effective probation supervision. In 5 years, 86% of those I sentenced to probation have succeeded. 2. To expand the Court’s mediation service by adding trained mediators and expediting access. I refer all consumer debt cases to mediation to reduce costs and reach settlements faster. 3. To improve the Court’s Technology by upgrading courtroom audio/video systems, case management, and data collection so the Court can increase transparency and efficiency.
