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Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - General Division - Unexpired term ending 1/14/2029

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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    Leah Dinkelacker
    (Rep)

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Occupation Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge
Education Bachelor of Science Degree from Miami University and Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law
Experience My experience on the bench and my almost 13 years as an assistant Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney
Political Philosophy As a Judge I do not have a political philosophy, but my judicial philosophy is premised on interpreting the law and upholding the Constitution.
Political Party Affiliation Republican
My qualifications for this office are my experience of already being on the bench, the almost 13 years I worked as an assistant Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney and my overall courtroom experience throughout my career.
1. To continue to keep the safety of our community a priority. 2. To keep the docket running in a timely fashion so everyone gets their day in Court. 3. To administer justice fairly, firmly and compassionately while following the law and the oath I took for this office.