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Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court - Terms Commencing 01/02/2027

No. to be elected: 1 | Salary: $191,089 | Term: 6 yearsResponsibilities: Hears all cases involving questions arising under the Ohio Constitution or statutes; hears appeals from Courts of Appeals decisions. The Ohio Supreme Court's decisions are final except in cases involving the U.S Constitution, statutes, or treaties.

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    Andrew King
    (Rep)

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    Jill Lanzinger
    (Rep)

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    Ronald Lewis
    (Rep)

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    Colleen O'Donnell
    (Rep)

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Website http://Judgejilllanzinger.com
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Training and Experience Judge Jill has been an Ohio judge for over ten years. Additionally, she has served at all three levels of the judiciary, the municipal court, common pleas court, and now the appellate court.
Volunteer/Community Service Judge Jill served on two non-profit boards, the Polar Bear Club and the Portage Lakes Advisory Council
Judge Jill is currently a judge at the Ninth District Court of Appeals. Judge Jill has served as an Ohio Judge for over ten years. She served at the Barberton Municipal Court for over five years. She served at the Common Pleas Court for over two years. She has now served at the Ninth District Court of Appeals for over three years. Additionally, she served as a part-time magistrate at the Akron Municipal Court. While serving at the Barberton Municipal Court, Judge Jill founded the Barberton Municipal Drug Court.
Judge Jill was a private practice attorney for over 10 years. While a lawyer, she won a case at the Ohio Supreme Court giving victims of childhood sexual abuse a longer statute of limitations to bring civil suits.
I am running for the Ohio Supreme Court because I'm committed to upholding the rule of law, protecting the rights of all Ohioans, and ensuring our justice system is fair and transparent. With over ten years of experience as an Ohio judge, I've developed a deep understanding of Ohio law. I'm prepared to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court.
In 2025, I was a victim of stalking by a former criminal defendant in my court. I experienced the justice system as a victim. The Ohio judiciary must ensure that victims have access to justice. Additionally, I would like to advocate for a state-wide court filing system with uniform rules.
There is an attorney shortage in Ohio and the length of time and expense it takes to litigate some cases.
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