Stark County Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, General Division, commencing 2-9-2027
Responsibilities: The General Division has original jurisdiction in criminal felony cases and in civil cases in which the amount in controversy exceeds $15,000.00.Civil cases encompass a wide range of lawsuits including: negligence, property disputes, breach of contract, foreclosure, workers compensation and appellate jurisdiction over the decisions of some state administrative agencies.There is a court of common pleas in each of Ohio's 88 countiesCommon pleas court judges are elected to six-year terms on a non-partisan ballot. A person must be an attorney with at least six years of experience in the practice of law to be elected or appointed to the court.
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Jennifer L. Fitzsimmons
(Dem)
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Kristen S. Moore
(Dem)
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Age
43
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Education
University of Akron School of Law; Malone University
Occupation
Magistrate: Stark County Common Pleas
Qualifications for this office
I have over six years experience on the bench as a Magistrate, presiding over thousands of proceedings including jury and bench trials. I have served as faculty for Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial College and earned the highest rating of “Highly Recommended” by the Judiciary Committee of the Stark County Bar Association.
I have nearly two decades total legal experience, serving clients from all walks of life: individuals victimized by abuse, families facing catastrophic injuries, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies, representing clients in state and federal courts. I was selected to serve on the class action team for the East Palestine Train Derailment which negotiated a $600 million settlement fund for affected residents. I previously served as Director of the Stark County Veterans Treatment Court, and now conduct treatment team meetings and review hearings as needed by the Court. These roles have allowed me to have experience in both civil and criminal cases.
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