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 Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Education
Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, KY Degree: J.D.-May 1986 Denison University, Granville, OH Degree: B.A.-May 1982-Cum Laude Mariemont High School, Cincinnati, OH Diploma: 1978-Class Rank: Third
Experience
I have served as Judge for the last 6 years insuring our neighborhoods are safe.
Endorsements
Hamilton County voters 11/3/2020
Affiliations
Dan Beard Council BSA, Cincinnati Squash Racquets Association- President, Eagle Scout
Political Philosophy
I treat all parties with dignity and respect. I ensure that all litigants "get your day in court".
Political Party Affiliation
Hamilton County Republican Party
From 1991 to 2020, I was elected Pres. of the Hamilton County Board of Revision, Pres. of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee and Pres. of the Hamilton County Budget Commission. I bring a wealth of experience to my current judgeship.
My legal experience makes me uniquely qualified to be a Judge. My first priority is the continue to bring this experience to the bench. I have served as counsel for many individuals and businesses and I will continue to ensure that everyone gets there day in court.
Secondly I believe that Timeliness is critical to both criminal and civil cases. Finally as an Adjunct Professor, I will continue sharing knowledge and practical lessons to future lawyers in our great community.
Occupation
Magistrate
Education
BA in Criminal Justice from Northern Kentucky University in 2009. JD from Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2012.
Experience
Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio since 2012. Public Defender for over 8 years with trial experience in both Municipal and Common Pleas Court. I spent some time as In-House Counsel and Direct of Professional Standards for the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. For the past 3 years I have served the community as a Magistrate in Juvenile Court, hearing cases for Court involved youth and families.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Act
Affiliations
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, NAACP
Political Party Affiliation
Democrat
I have over a decade of experience ensuring justice for the people of Hamilton County. I was a Public Defender for over 8 years and now serve as a Magistrate in Juvenile Court hearing cases for Court involved youth, a position I've held since 2023.
I will work in collaboration with other Judges to improve the transparency and efficiency of the Hamilton County Court system so that Justice is accessible for all. Updating court management systems, providing access to sentencing data, increasing diversity in the jury selection process and being accessible to community members are my top priories.
