11th District Court of Appeals, Full Term Commencing February 10, 2025
Responsibilities: The Court of Appeals is essentially a Court of Review. It hears appeals from the Common Pleas, County, and Municipal Courts. Decisions are final except in cases involving constitutional questions, case of felony, cases in which it has original jurisdiction, and cases of public or great general interest.Salary: $169,075Term: 6 yearsVisit judicialvotescount.org for a more thorough presentation of judical candidates credentials.
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Scott Lynch
(Rep)
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Colleen Mary O'Toole
(Rep)
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Education
J.D., Cleveland Marshall College of Law; LLM from Duke Law School, North Carolina; BA History & Political Science, John Carrol University
Experience
Prosecutor, Ashtabula County; Judge, Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals, 2005-2011 and 2013-2019; Commercial Court of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department ("ADJD")
Volunteer/Community Service
Board Member of the Lake County Alliance Against Human Trafficking
OHIO 11TH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS FEB 2005- FEB 2011 AND FEB 2013-FEB 2019
JUDICIAL OFFICER ABU DHABI JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT FEB 2019-DEC 2020
My experience as a prosecutor, public defender, and international legal consultant has allowed me to learn the justice system's strengths and weaknesses from many different perspectives. This experience made me learned and wise in discipline, training, understanding, and judging. The need for impartiality and thoughtfulness can only be truly appreciated through experience. This makes me uniquely qualified to return to this role better than when I left it 6 years ago.
Judges are essential to the rule of law and maintaining access to justice. A fair, impartial, and accountable justice system is the seminal cornerstone of a sustainable democracy. An Effective and efficient justice system is necessary for economic development and the general welfare of our citizenry.
My entire legal career has been dedicated to preserving this country's core values, as identified by our founding fathers. My experience and dedication are needed now, and they are the best way I can serve my country, our Constitution, and the rule of law.
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