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Hamilton County Prosecutor

Salary: $101,271 Term: 4 yearsResponsibilities: To investigate and prosecute crimes committed within the county, to defend the county in court, and to give legal advice to county agencies and townships.

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    Melissa Powers
    (Rep)

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Campaign Website http://www.prosecutorpowers.com
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/prosecutormelissapowers
Twitter @MelissaAPowers
Occupation Hamilton County Prosecuting Attorney
Education University of Cincinnati (undergraduate); University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D.)
Experience 1991-1998: Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor; 1998-2006: Private Practice specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation; 2006-2016: Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge; 2016-2022: Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge; 2023-current: Hamilton County Prosecutor
Affiliations Cincinnati Works, Operations Legal Help Ohio, Cincinnati Fire Foundation, and the Tri-State Veterans Community Alliance.
I've litigated tens of thousands of hours in the courtroom as an assistant prosecutor and in private practice, and heard cases as a Municipal & Juvenile Court Judge. I know the importance of providing justice and closure to victims of violent crime.
I am running to keep this office because it is simply too important to let it fall into the hands of soft-on-crime criminal advocates. In order for our community to be a place where families can thrive and businesses can prosper we must take a strong stand for public safety. My priorities will continue to be:

1. Keeping Our Neighborhoods Safe

2. Protecting Our Seniors and Children

3. Holding Violent Criminals Accountable
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