Occupation
Magistrate
Education
Juris Doctor, NKU Salmon P. Chase College of Law (2008); Bachelor of Arts, Honors, Loyola University Chicago (2004); Ursuline Academy (2000)
Experience
Magistrate with Hamilton County Juvenile Court; Attorney with Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati; Attorney with Children's Law Center; Public Defender with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy; Attorney with Legal Aid of the Bluegrass
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party and Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio
Political Philosophy
Progress over politics!
Political Party Affiliation
Endorsed Democrat
Sarah’s public service includes: litigating in court, advocating for policy change, hearing cases as a Magistrate and a reformer as a part of Court administration. Her service mindset and refusal to uphold the status quo will be assets to the bench.
Sarah will prioritize working with her fellow Judges to ensure our court system truly serves the public. She will refocus court operations on serving the public and implementing justice, as opposed to doing what is convenient for judges and lawyers. Sarah will embrace the tracking and sharing of data to ensure consistency and accountability for herself and her colleagues. Finally, Sarah will use her experience to exemplify compassion from the bench towards all who appear in her courtroom.
Occupation
Attorney
Education
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Master's in Public Affairs, Doctor of Jurisprudence.
Experience
My experience includes representing clients before the General Division, United States Supreme Court, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, District Courts, and other state courts in Indiana and Ohio in complex cases involving constitutional violations, government accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights. In these courts, I have argued motions, examined witnesses, presented evidence, and written extensive legal briefs on issues that shape the lives of real people. Former Judge, Indiana Deputy Attorney General in the Federal Litigation Section, Special Counsel to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office/Debt Collection, Hearing Examiner for the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and as a Defense Attorney for six years.
Endorsements
Hope Blye, Arious Dukes Dean, Jodie Ganote, Esq., Ransom Hudson, Esq., Mr. & Mrs. Terrance Ivory, Mr. & Mrs. Freddie Piphus, Clifford Rollins, Dr. Lillette Rusell, Arica Underwood, Esq.
Affiliations
Trustee of the Lawyers Club and member of the Black Lawyers Association. Provides pro bono legal services to individuals both privately and through the Hamilton County Legal Aid Society Volunteer Lawyers Project. Glenda is frequently recommended by the NAACP and Black Lawyers Association to individuals seeking legal advice. In addition, Ms. Smith has instructed fellow attorneys on topics such as legal ethics and license suspension law, and Juvenile Justice Reforms and Violence.
Political Philosophy
Civilization requires equal access to rights, opportunities, and resources, the protection of fairness, justice and civil rights.
Political Party Affiliation
Democrat
Currently represent clients in the general division. For the last ten (10) years, I have argued motions, examined witnesses, presented evidence, and written extensive legal briefs on issues that shape the lives of real people. See former experience
Fairness and justice.
Decisions in a timely manner.
Courtesy to all that appear before the court.
