Responsibilities: The General Division has original jurisdiction in criminal felony cases and in civil cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000.00.Civil cases encompass a wide range of lawsuits including: negligence, property disputes, breach of contract, foreclosure, workers compensation and appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of some state administrative agencies.There is a court of common pleas in each of Ohio's 88 countiesCommon pleas court judges are elected to six-year terms on a non-partisan ballot. A person must be an attorney with at least six years of experience in the practice of law to be elected or appointed to the court.
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Age
52
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Elect Jennifer Fitzsimmons
Education
Ohio University, 1995, Bachelor of Science in Communications; Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 1999, Juris Doctor
Occupation
Chief Deputy, Stark County Clerk of Courts
Qualifications for this office
Attorney 26 years; Worked at City Prosecutor 20+ years handling jury trials, appeals arguments, administrative and felony preliminary hearings. Worked for County Clerk, 6+ years maintaining legal compliance and proper records keeping for legal divisions. Plain Local Board of Education since 2022 reviewing complex issues.
I have 30 years of experience with Stark County courts, including over two decades at the Canton City Prosecutor’s Office, as Senior Trial Counsel, and Chief Assistant Prosecutor. I handled 5,000+ cases, conducted jury trials, and legal training to local law enforcement. I applied statutory and case law while evaluating evidence and resolving disputes. I represented Canton at local and State administrative hearings. As Chief Deputy for the Stark County Clerk, I supervise the legal divisions, ensuring adherence to laws while maintaining lawful operations. As a school board member, I interpret and apply laws while focusing on fairness and impartiality.
Age
43
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Education
University of Akron School of Law; Malone University
Occupation
Magistrate: Stark County Common Pleas
Qualifications for this office
I have over six years experience on the bench as a Magistrate, presiding over thousands of proceedings including jury and bench trials. I have served as faculty for Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial College and earned the highest rating of “Highly Recommended” by the Judiciary Committee of the Stark County Bar Association.
I have nearly two decades total legal experience, serving clients from all walks of life: individuals victimized by abuse, families facing catastrophic injuries, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies, representing clients in state and federal courts. I was selected to serve on the class action team for the East Palestine Train Derailment which negotiated a $600 million settlement fund for affected residents. I previously served as Director of the Stark County Veterans Treatment Court, and now conduct treatment team meetings and review hearings as needed by the Court. These roles have allowed me to have experience in both civil and criminal cases.
