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Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - General Division - Term Beginning 1/1/2025

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    Steve Simon
    (Dem)

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Occupation Attorney
Education B.A. degree from the University of Michigan, with distinction; J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law
Experience Practicing law for 26 years in the field of labor and employment law
Endorsements Hamilton County Democratic Party
Affiliations Ohio State Bar Association; Cincinnati Bar Association
Political Philosophy Not applicable for judicial candidates
Political Party Affiliation Democratic
I have practiced law for 26+ years, primarily representing employees, including victims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. Also, as president of my neighborhood’s Community Council I led an effort to desegregate our elementary school.
1. To ensure attorneys practicing before me fulfill their obligations, I will lead by example and cultivate a reputation as a hard-working, well-prepared, and conscientious judge; 2. To advocate for more transparency in criminal sentencing, so that this information is readily available to both the public and fellow judges; and 3. I am committed to being a judge who makes fair and just rulings that also serve the public interest, including ensuring the safety of our community.