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Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - General Division - Term beginning 2/9/2027

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

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    Roger Bouchard
    (Rep)

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Occupation Criminal Defense Attorney
Education Summit Country Day, St. Xavier, Xavier University, Capital Law School
Experience 23 yrs. as solo practitioner
Endorsements Republican Party
Affiliations Cincinnati Bar Association
Political Philosophy Substance over Form
Political Party Affiliation Republican
I bring over two decades of direct, daily courtroom experience to this race.As a solo practitioner I've been disciplined, organized, and decisive.As a criminal defense attorney I am intimately familiar with the rules of evidence, procedure, rights.
Safety, Due Process, Efficiency

As an experienced attorney, I will be able to set appropriate bonds tailored to the alleged crime committed

Ensuring Due Process. Making sure the State meets its burden. Hear cases with a heightened sense of sensitivity of Constitutional Rights. I will view every defendant as an individual, not a case number. I will prioritize substance over form to ensure efficiency. I want every person who walks into my courtroom to understand what is happening to them.