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
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree from Miami University and Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Experience
My experience on the bench and my almost 13 years as an assistant Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney
Political Philosophy
As a Judge I do not have a political philosophy, but my judicial philosophy is premised on interpreting the law and upholding the Constitution.
Political Party Affiliation
Republican
My qualifications for this office are my experience of already being on the bench, the almost 13 years I worked as an assistant Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney and my overall courtroom experience throughout my career.
1. To continue to keep the safety of our community a priority.
2. To keep the docket running in a timely fashion so everyone gets their day in Court.
3. To administer justice fairly, firmly and compassionately while following the law and the oath I took for this office.
Occupation
Court of Common Pleas Magistrate
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D May 1992. University of Cincinnati, BBA June 1986 to June 1989, Double Major: Management and Marketing
Experience
I have focused my career and practice on family law. I am entrenched with the Court of Domestic Relations and the laws under which it operates. I have been mediating, negotiating and litigating family law cases in Hamilton County for over 30 years.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party and Planned Parenthood of Ohio
Affiliations
Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Prof. and International Academy of Collaborative Prof, Ohio State Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, Clermont County Bar Association, Warren County Bar Association, Lifetime member of the NAACP, Member of the Asian American Action Fund, Supporter of the Free Speech TV, Supporter/Donate to Human Rights Campaign, Supporter/Donor to Food Bank/Free Store, Indian Hill PTA, VOLUNTEER WORK: Montgomery Station Office Condominiums Board: President, Aruna Project- Donor and Supporter, Hamilton County Divorce Clinic, Cincinnati Legal Aid- Volunteer Lawyers Project
Political Party Affiliation
Democratic
She is a Magistrate, an attorney with 30+ years of litigation and mediation experience and was a small business owner. She worked with Legal Aide Society of Greater Cincinnati & the Public Defender's Office representing children of abuse and neglect.
Manisha is running for Judge because she knows Hamilton County deserves qualified, fair and hardworking judges who will show up for our community. A mother of three, Manisha will fight for justice to keep our county safe. She knows that Hamilton County is better served when judges have real life experience they can bring into the courtroom. Every person, regardless of their circumstances, will be treated with integrity and respect in Manisha’s courtroom.
