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Butler County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas 1/3/2025

Term: 6 yearsSalary: $160,975Responsibilities: To preside at trials of both civil and criminal cases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury, and other departments of the court.

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    J. Gregory Howard
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

1. List your judicial experience (courts and years).

2. What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?

3. Why are you running for this particular court seat?

Education J.D. Salmon P. Chase college of law - 1987. B.B.A. University of Kentucky - 1982.
7 years Common Pleas Court General Division 8 years as Acting Judge Middletown Municipal Court
Extensive private practice over 29 years prior to taking the bench. Handled 25 death penalty cases as a defense attorney. Extensive trial experience while in private practice in both civil and criminal law.
I am running for the seat that I currently hold. I am seeking to retain that seat.