Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - Juvenile Division
Salary: $160,975Term: 6 yearsResponsibilities: To rule in cases involving persons under 18 years of age. The Juvenile Court has authority in cases of delinquency, unruliness, juvenile traffic offenses, abuse, neglect, and dependency. The Juvenile Court may be part of the Court of Domestic Relations or the Probate Court.For more information on judicial candidates visit: JudicialVotesCount.org
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Kari L. Bloom
(Dem)
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Occupation
Hamilton County Juvenile Court Administrative Judge
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law, 2011 Bowling Green State University, 2008
Experience
Judge Kari Bloom was elected in 2020 to serve as Judge in the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division for a six-year term, which began on February 14, 2021. She later became the Administrative Judge on January 1, 2023, overseeing the day-to-day running of the Court including the Assessment Center and Juvenile Detention Center. Prior to her election, Judge Bloom was an attorney in the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office. Judge Bloom also served as a legislative liaison and parole attorney for the Office of the Ohio Public Defender and as a contract negotiator for the United States Air Force at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region
Affiliations
Hamilton County Democratic Party
Political Party Affiliation
Democratic Party
Judge Bloom is a dedicated public servant, who brings nearly two decades of legal experience and public service to the bench. Elected to the Hamilton County Juvenile Court in 2020, Judge Bloom is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for all.
If re-elected, Judge Bloom is committed to delivering continued system reform, reducing recidivism rates, and promoting family-engaged rehabilitation. During her tenure in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court, Judge Bloom has already promoted several systemic changes to the way the Court interacts with the children and families of Hamilton County, in accordance with evidence-based practices. If re-elected, Judge Bloom will continue to advocate for systemic, evidence-based changes.
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