Occupation
Chief of Court Operations at the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
Experience
Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender, 2016-2022
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Cincinnati AFL-CIO, Run for Something, Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus
Political Philosophy
I believe politics are not meant for the courtroom. When I was a public defender, I took the role of protecting people’s constitutional rights very seriously. Fundamentally, it is imperative that the right to due process is followed, as this ensures public trust in the judicial process. As a judge, I will ardently uphold the U.S. and Ohio Constitutions and the rule of law.
As a former public defender, I have seven years of courtroom experience, practicing for most of that time in Municipal Court. Currently, I am the Chief of Court Operations for the Clerk of Court’s office. In both roles, I have helped hundreds of people navigate the court system and have been able to understand where the system is lacking. As judge, I will bring practical experience, a dedication to the rule of law, as well as treat everyone with fairness.
To prevent bias in the judicial system, individual judges should be fair, impartial, and transparent in their decision-making. All individuals should be treated with dignity and respect from the moment they step foot in a courtroom, background should not matter. Judges should be transparent in their decision making, ensuring individuals are not being treated unfairly due to bias. If elected, I will be committed to preventing biases in my own decision making.
Improving the efficiency of Municipal Court is one of my top priorities. A key factor in improving efficiency is improving the critically antiquated case management system currently in place. I am committed to modernizing our system by pushing for more online access, reduced paper use & faster case processing. I’m dedicated to breaking down barriers that prevent people from effectively navigating the court system, including making the Court more accessible and understandable for everyone.
As a general rule, public records should be accessible to the public. However, there are opportunities for individuals to petition the court to remove cases from website display. As a judge, I will follow the current Ohio court rules and law and determine whether public policy is served by restricting website access for a particular case. I would consider the status of the case (e.g. dismissal), age of the case, as well as, whether a judgment had been paid in full.
Occupation
Judge, Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court
Education
B.A. from DePauw University, J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law
Endorsements
Republican Party, Cincinnati FOP Queen City Lodge #69
Affiliations
Admitted to practice law in Ohio courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Political Party Affiliation
Republican
I bring 27 years of courtroom experience as a judge, prosecutor, private attorney, and juvenile court social worker. I’ve protected children and families, applied the law as written, and earned a record of fairness. I am firm, efficient, and committed to upholding justice with integrity and accountability.
Judges must apply the law equally to everyone, without political agendas or favoritism. The best way to prevent bias is to treat each person with respect, hold all parties to the same standards, and decide cases on facts and statutes—not ideology. By being fair, impartial, and consistent, judges strengthen public trust and ensure justice is blind.
Efficiency requires accountability and common-sense use of resources. Judges should enforce deadlines, reduce unnecessary hearings, and use technology to cut costs and delays. By setting clear expectations and focusing on results, we can respect taxpayers’ money while ensuring timely justice.
The public deserves open access to court records, including evictions, because it builds trust and ensures accountability. Hiding records should be the rare exception, not the rule. Judges should only limit access if the law requires confidentiality, if a record is sealed, or if someone’s safety is at risk. Openness is how we keep government honest and make sure people know the courts are working for them.
