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Butler County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas 1/2/2025

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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    Kelly Heile
    (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 Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, May 2006. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Dec. 2002
I have never served as a judicial official, but I have extensive courtroom experience.
I spent 15 years in a courtroom, prosecuting serious felonies including Murder and Rape. I have briefed and argued multiple cases in the Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. I now investigate and pursue ethical complaints against judges and lawyers.
My husband and I chose to make Butler County our home over 16 years ago. We have wholly embraced the community. Courts greatly impact their communities. I know I have the experience and legal knowledge to serve the county well in this important position.