https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/CNO On the BenchTue, 17 Mar 2026 11:44:21 -0400Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:44:21 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/JudicialAgeLimits_031726.asp46ebf9f8-c07d-4cb2-8c73-f1514e78f98fOhioans might be open to increasing the 70-year age limit for judges to run for office, but only by a few more years, and as long as the judges leave the bench when they reach their 80s, according to research conducted by Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:43:38 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/StyerAppt_031226.aspc9d4a37e-31ce-443b-9cfc-a100c55be795A new general and domestic relations judge is taking the bench at the Tuscarawas County Common Pleas Court.Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:21:21 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/EYarger_021726.asp56765121-4fc4-4838-8db9-7217e9b31532A new judge is joining the Van Wert Court of Common Pleas in the probate and juvenile division. Eva J. Yarger, of Van Wert, assumes office on Feb. 17.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:41:53 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/NJO_0122326.asp36a74a50-ec10-44bd-852d-67766c686efaOhio’s newest judges are starting the new year with the tools and knowledge needed to take the benchFri, 23 Jan 2026 14:39:47 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/SStiriz_012126.asp66849385-6cbb-4c99-a3ce-f2b69ce3c145For the first time in 40 years, a new judge has taken the probate and juvenile bench of the Fulton County Common Pleas Court.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:51:56 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/HensalAssigned_011526.asp3e8f022f-acab-40b4-8082-4f754ccc9a63“It is always an honor to be appointed by the chief justice to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio,” said Judge Jennifer Hensal.Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:01:20 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2026/LBBlunt_010726.asp56ed3a32-fada-4053-9a51-8d2c5634bb2a“Sitting on the Supreme Court of Ohio is both humbling and energizing,” said Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt of the Tenth District Court of Appeals.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:47:15 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/SheehanAssigned_100425.aspe808eb8a-fc98-477f-a431-794acf166accJudge Michelle Sheehan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals was honored to sit by assignment once again at the Supreme Court of Ohio during October’s oral arguments.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:59:30 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/SummitCoOldfield_110325.asp529afc08-71b1-41c9-b995-b0a54e162746The Summit County Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board recently recognized Judge Joy Malek Oldfield for her commitment to individuals in recovery with the Dr. Robert M. Smith Innovation Award.Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:04:01 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/SummitCoSpecDocket_103125.aspba1373f8-ad6b-4eac-990f-1bd1f3796a1aA Summit County Common Pleas Court specialized docket was recently recognized for its dedication to ending the cycle of domestic violence.Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:25:55 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/FranklinCocatch_100625.asp1785dc7e-cbe8-4bbe-8285-9345cd1a472b“I am sitting in a circle alongside the women of CATCH, sharing stories, offering comfort, laughing, crying, encouraging one another, and walking together on a path toward healing,” wrote Judge Jodi Thomas.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:52:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/CandaceAssigned_100225.asp54da59e7-90de-486e-b671-d1c5fa102ceeJudge Candace Crouse of the First District Court of Appeals expressed excitement ahead of her assignment on the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 18:55:38 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJBoggs_092625.asp9fb762d5-cbae-4fc5-8baf-b4658f733b0bJudge Kristin Boggs of the Tenth District Court of Appeals is grateful for her recent opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court during oral arguments.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 23:59:14 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/McDowellAppt_091825.asp14b760d0-7599-4afc-b47d-e9e8a1a1e9fdNew to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court bench is Judge Christopher McDowell, who was recently appointed to the position by Gov. Mike DeWine. Judge McDowell fills an empty seat at the court and must run for election in November 2026 to maintain his judgeship.Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:20:10 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/SOJRecap_091225.asp577765ca-5fde-4ab0-b7d1-d00ab9360fc3Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy of the Supreme Court of Ohio delivered a powerful and inspiring State of the Judiciary address today at the Ohio Judicial Conference, held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:32:57 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/MyersAppt_091125.asp909afb56-ca8e-49cd-820c-d55a148d9710A new judge took the bench last week in Montgomery County.Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:00:51 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/MHenne_081225.asp33cd6805-634c-4a6d-8670-47922735c217Montgomery County’s newest judge recently took her oath of office during a courtroom ceremony.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:02:24 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJDorrian_073125.aspa89c9902-0ef7-4722-8733-3f1809e4d345Judge Julia L. Dorrian of the Tenth District Court of Appeals is grateful for her opportunity to hear a case at the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:27:47 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJLeland_072325.asp33e05308-457e-45de-8c5b-05ace9f1099eJudge David Leland has made an impact in the world of law and politics for over 50 years in many different capacities. He currently serves as a judge on the Tenth District Court of Appeals – a position he’s held since 2023.Wed, 23 Jul 2025 17:33:40 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/NorthwestOrdinance_071025.asp1be8fbdb-d31e-4454-a617-4e565701972eWhat does a 238-year-old document have to do with justice in Ohio today? More than you might think.July 13, 1787, marks a pivotal day in American history. On this date, the Confederation Congress adopted the Northwest Ordinance, a bold charter for governance that not only shaped the legal foundation of Ohio but continues to inspire our commitment to justice today.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 01:08:58 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/PattonAssigned_070125.asp09ba4389-6934-4d03-8e1e-24cab7222099Judge Robert J. Patton of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals expressed excitement and honor ahead of his appearance on the Supreme Court of Ohio.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:37:18 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/ohioVetsRecognized_062525.aspf98465bc-a4ce-4320-95cb-c703f197826cA specialized docket program certified by the Supreme Court of Ohio is receiving national recognition for its work with veterans.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 23:37:21 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/NicholsonAppt_060425.asp1b7b1b03-5a65-438c-96c5-0c40671ff17eAn attorney from Solon will soon fill a vacant seat on the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:59:22 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/CurtinAppt_052925.asp1bfd02e2-7e99-4291-9510-be3a208537a8A new judge will soon take the bench of Stow Municipal Court.Thu, 29 May 2025 19:47:36 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/RyanAssigned_051425.asp8688d126-b553-4097-9240-a4be4ce73e3eJudge Michael John Ryan of the Eighth District Court of Appeals has been preparing all his professional life for the opportunity to sit on the Supreme Court of Ohio. Many who grew up like Judge Ryan might find themselves seated on the other side of the bench, yet his unrivaled work ethic allowed him to beat the odds.Wed, 14 May 2025 21:32:10 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJZayas_042925.asp55258d30-a0cd-4f24-b406-ec05d5f4f1d8Judge Marilyn Zayas of the First District Court of Appeals described her assignment at the Supreme Court of Ohio as both an incredible honor and an extraordinary experience.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:20:41 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/OsowikAppt_032725.aspc45ba691-4459-46fd-85a0-cf56bd7f014dJudge Thomas Osowik of the 6th District Court of Appeals expressed both gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility as he prepared for his third assignment at the Ohio Supreme Court.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 21:18:14 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJHendrickson_032425.asp63599f67-6191-4e11-a913-ef13e173dbdcJudge Robert Hendrickson’s path to the judiciary was paved by his own father, retired Judge William Hendrickson.Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:30:47 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJSmith_032125.asp42fd401c-e700-4a0e-897d-e1915b6acbf6Fourth District Court of Appeals Presiding Judge Jason Smith was excited to bring his experience to the bench during his second Ohio Supreme Court assignment.Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:08:39 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/TerpstraAppt_032025.asp290c37a2-7462-4652-893e-5d256ad71bc4Clermont County Municipal Court will soon have a new judge on the bench.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 19:48:24 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/DinkelackerAppt_031225.aspffe2b276-a97b-446f-8fdc-b95a8b53fb85A new judge will be filling an empty seat at the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court later this month.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:55:57 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/FowlerAppt_030725.asp4dc613a8-1511-4b26-bfb7-757e7c999de9A longtime assistant prosecutor in Delaware County will soon start hearing cases from behind the bench.Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:13:01 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/ZozAppt_030725.aspd1630b63-efce-46f3-b8fb-b0d192d2b7d2The current magistrate of Fairfield Municipal court will soon be taking over as judge. Zachary Zoz will assume office on March 31, after being appointed to the bench by Gov. Mike DeWine.Sat, 08 Mar 2025 00:41:01 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/BarrAppt_030425.asp084b55db-9bb7-4919-8dca-befb2bdcd3a0A new judge has been selected to fill the empty seat on the Canton Municipal Court.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:54:15 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/WoodworthAppt_021925.aspc212551d-ec46-4c85-b2d9-d4c9d0d3b4ceA new judge will begin serving on the Cleveland Municipal Court next month.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:54:12 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJFlaggLanzinger_021825.asp84d6be4d-db49-4826-9298-bae51fe15f1bJudge Jill Flagg Lanzinger shared the excitement she feels, as well as the personal significance it holds, for her first assignment sitting on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:47:04 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJEdelstein_021825.aspfaed7f9b-0abd-4b2d-9750-3d78bcc78b94Judge Carly Edelstein of the Tenth District Court of Appeals knew from an early age that she wanted to make a difference when she grew up. She just didn’t know a career in law and the judiciary would be her way of accomplishing it.Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:56:15 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/Stratton_011725.aspf9615737-f8ce-4f49-bbf6-dba821b5ba4eA reminder of the lasting impact of retired Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton on courts in Ohio and nationwide will permanently hang on the walls of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Sat, 18 Jan 2025 02:48:49 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/DeWineInterp_011625.aspdfd2f2b3-4df1-4dd9-b4fc-3dc61c8a2a0bThe appropriate way to determine what rights the Ohio Constitution grants its citizens is by assessing what the public understood the words to mean when the constitution and its amendments were first approved.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:04:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/WashburnAppt_011025.aspab818066-691a-4514-aa5d-2ebf203ddc00A vacant seat on the Chillicothe Municipal Court will be filled early next month by a former police chief turned lawyer.Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:42:32 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/WerrenAppt_011025.asp1ac7ceac-ab71-4dc5-a496-1f6943d69087A new probate judge will be taking office in Stark County late next month.Sat, 11 Jan 2025 05:28:32 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2025/AJLynch_010825.aspf960caa9-1350-4117-851f-f4f76c8d7645Judge Matt Lynch comes from a long line of attorneys, but sitting on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments Wednesday was a first for his family.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:22:51 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/BlackburnDolanAppt_121324.aspe6cc58de-d50c-40ee-b1b1-0c3cf755e12fA new judge will be taking the bench in Bowling Green Municipal Court in the new year.Sat, 14 Dec 2024 04:13:23 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/HemmeterAppt_120624.asp905636c5-3a18-4eed-82dc-2aa5d1c443c1A new judge has been selected to replace Judge David Gormley as he assumes his seat on the Fifth District Court of Appeals.Sat, 07 Dec 2024 07:30:53 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/CJKVeteransDay_110724.asp7b2f7cf2-1a2f-409b-b911-b86be85e5412As we approach Veterans Day, a time to honor and recognize the sacrifices of our service members, it's crucial to remember that support for the military extends beyond the battlefield and into the homes of those who serve.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 09:38:29 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/LittleAppt_101724.asp41cd7077-3895-423d-b684-e81bfd428108A new judge will be taking office next month in Clermont County. Nathan Little’s first day on the bench will be Nov. 11 following his appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine today.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 02:50:44 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AndersonAppt_100824.asp6753bfaf-f5fa-4823-91c4-fccd23e9d9e8A new judge will soon be taking the bench in Muskingum County. Today, Gerald Anderson II, of Zanesville, was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:40:05 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/CJKConstitutionDay_091624.asp775b0515-626d-41d7-9a6c-513f46722bc1On September 17, 2024, Americans will mark the 247th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. We celebrate this day to remind ourselves of our constitutional rights so that we may cherish and — if necessary — assert them.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 08:14:42 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJStevenson_071024.asp9959fa89-e9aa-4912-805b-be9e598cd02bJudge Scot Allan Stevenson of the Ninth District Court of Appeals is familiar with the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:27 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJHuffman_071024.asp6c5602db-e441-4ee5-b00e-78bfb95470b1Judge Mary Katherine Huffman’s grandfather, father, uncle, two brothers, in-laws, cousins, and their children are all attorneys.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:38:57 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJKinsley_071024.aspb1149d62-aeaf-4379-8e9f-66e62c6b3eebJudge Jennifer Kinsley of the First District Court of Appeals loves her job, but said her work is not her own and belongs to the people.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:37:52 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/KendellAppt_070324.asp10669ac5-960d-46c0-990b-a180969d3dbbMiami County Prosecutor Anthony Kendell will soon transition to the county’s municipal court bench, filing the vacant seat left by the retirement of Judge Gary Nasal.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:30:12 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/LingerAppt_062824.asp6cae06c9-5396-4440-a903-c9c0ce653ffbA new judge will soon be taking the bench in Columbiana County Municipal Court.Sat, 29 Jun 2024 09:53:07 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/RBennett_061124.asp6334f6dd-8731-49a3-a682-fbe230a7045eRebecca Bennett of Portsmouth will transition from magistrate to judge in the Probate and Juvenile Division in Scioto County where she previously served as magistrate since 2015.Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:15:44 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/JPetrella_051024.asp96b6dda5-87bd-4980-9e78-b1f6d6b1a4e9Jennifer Petrella was appointed today to serve as judge for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division.Sat, 11 May 2024 10:55:07 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJLucci_042424.asp7343a1af-29d9-4ff5-8fc8-3be55053f5c1After graduating from college, Judge Eugene Lucci spent his days enforcing the law. By night, he was gaining a greater knowledge about the laws he was sworn to enforce.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:37:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJWaldick_042424.asp85075e91-7c85-42e7-b547-23d32adbc920As a first-year law student, Judge Juergen Waldick sat in the back of Ohio Northern University’s moot courtroom with sights set on becoming a prosecutor.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:43 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJKing_042424.aspa3de0793-a407-46ad-ba10-e38d73e59f77For Judge Andrew King of the Fifth District Court of Appeals, public service runs in the family. It began with his grandparents who served in World War II in the Army Air Corps and Cadet Nurse Corps.Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:30:17 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/NataleAppt_041924.aspd19b0841-68a2-4305-9bf9-c5bc057d41d3Attorney Natasha Natale is the new judge of Warren Municipal Court in Trumbull County.Sat, 20 Apr 2024 09:36:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJRobb_041024.asp3aeb4e68-efab-486a-bba0-e1228c4f9749Making her third appearance on the Supreme Court of Ohio bench, Judge Carol Ann Robb served as an assigned judge during oral arguments Tuesday.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 04:30:03 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJSulek_032624.asp3fd89621-83df-46bf-a709-6c83b228664bJudge Charles Sulek’s favorite part of the Thomas J. Moyer Judicial Center isn’t the courtroom or grandeur of the law library.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:46:15 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJBock_031324.aspb0d9d38d-7939-42be-a6dc-61af257497b6Judge Ginger Bock knew exactly what she wanted in eighth grade. In her career, she’d be a change agent. And at a Cincinnati Reds game that summer, she’d be a ball boy.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:34:00 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/VJMentel_020724.asp80db9b8b-1c6d-43ba-a229-6cbd1da41a3eJudge Michael Mentel’s first memory about the intricacies of law comes from an unlikely source – trash.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:12:01 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/AJWinkler_020624.asp654e398b-b35d-4284-a00d-f13b984b0778First District Court of Appeals Judge Robert C. Winkler believes the best training to become a judge is to watch and learn from respected jurists. That approach has benefited when hearing cases at all levels of the state court system: municipal, common pleas, appellate, and now for the first time, the Supreme Court of Ohio.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:50:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2024/JudgeDuhartAward_012924.asp31730c9f-f7f0-4acc-a7a3-3b78c0bac1baSixth District Court of Appeals Judge Myron C. Duhart’s dedication to the Toledo area was recently recognized with a distinguished honor.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:43:26 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJLuperSchuster_121523.asp21fcea4a-686f-4b46-8239-99099a4fb303When Judge Betsy Luper Schuster was figuring out what direction to take with her career as a philosophy major, she remembers people telling her, “You can do anything with a law degree.”Sat, 16 Dec 2023 07:03:35 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/CuyahogaCountyJudge_120823.aspa234f68d-6cda-49b3-af3b-abeabc6580ceAttorney Timothy W. Clary was appointed today as judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.Sat, 09 Dec 2023 15:22:36 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AndersonAppt_120523.asp3900eac9-31d5-4a0d-a694-0a79a1a572b6Attorney Jim Anderson was appointed today as judge for Toledo Municipal Court.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:20:04 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/LucasCountyAppointment_113023.asp998e7659-bcbd-4a33-afc6-3655799f38e4Magistrate Robert J. Jones, Jr. was appointed today as judge for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division.Fri, 01 Dec 2023 17:36:04 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/JudicialElections_110823.asp1963faf2-6fef-4794-8b21-2850f10d6847Ohio voters elected 28 new municipal court judges in this week’s general election, including two who were elected over incumbents.Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:57:38 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/MyserAppt_100523.asp5938a71c-9e17-44a3-82f4-22f206b67fd6Attorney Adam L. Myser was appointed today as judge for the Belmont County Court, Northern Division.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:32:02 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJWelbaum_100323.asp1fb7be63-1c41-4c82-8cc9-809ff8d8e38eFor Judge Jeffrey Welbaum, the most interesting part of his work on the Second District Court of Appeals is listening to oral arguments. Each case presents intrigue with the possibility of hearing an unexpected or novel legal claim.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 17:40:05 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJForbes_100223.asp1137bfc0-f104-41ff-a2ac-87506426a1b5Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa B. Forbes has a deep appreciation for America’s experiment of democracy and how the laws of the first constitutional republic were created to equally protect and serve its people.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 15:09:34 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/CicconeAppt_092923.aspec728ee6-0f82-468c-8b5e-b65a761ab68cJennifer J. Ciccone was appointed today as judge for Struthers Municipal Court in Mahoning County.Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:04:33 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJByrne_092923.aspde9bc1ba-728f-4a5f-81f2-6be27f21ffa4Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Byrne knows there’s a need for education about the judiciary, especially when it comes to the appellate level.Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:29:26 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJPowell_092823.asp134a22ce-4b57-4c72-b19d-4d59cdea5f4bJudge Michael Powell has been hearing cases for the last 11 years on the Twelfth District Court of Appeals. Even with time and experience, he still feels the weight of his decisions like when he first sat on the bench.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:49:39 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/ChiefJusticeAward_082323.aspe369d7cb-6c14-4828-9c31-d2094716203aSupreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy has long championed the need for services and resources to help people return to society after they have been incarcerated. That advocacy was recently recognized.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:53:26 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/BerhalterAppt_072723.asp5d9f5be9-08a1-4367-85f8-3acfc2c43f8dJudge Chris Berhalter was appointed today to fill the vacancy on the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Divisions.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:05:54 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJLewis_072423.aspc6004863-de2a-4aea-866c-b6877446f26aSecond District Court of Appeals Judge Ronald C. Lewis has been delving into legal issues for 30 years. His first duty as an attorney was helping the family business his grandfather started in excavation.Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:31:37 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/JudicialMentorship_072123.asp1cf956ae-f486-493d-b6b6-52322ba64698Judge Julia Dorrian will never forget her first days on the appellate bench. She was transitioning from Franklin County Common Pleas Court after years of experience with issuing rulings at the trial court level.Sat, 22 Jul 2023 18:31:34 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AndyDouglasPortrait_071223.asp5172365b-3b3f-410d-bf0c-7454b487105eJustice Andrew “Andy” Douglas left his mark on many Ohioans as an attorney and judge dedicated to solving legal problems for 61 years. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to celebrate the justice’s life and career during his portrait dedication ceremony at the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:15:49 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/PayneAppt_071123.aspe9059b31-5750-483f-ae4c-4a05de0a5a01Prosecuting attorney James Payne has been appointed to the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas bench as judge of the general and domestic relations divisions.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:11:04 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJGallagher_062923.asp1a148b56-27d9-4d91-a8f7-1f437444434fJudge Sean C. Gallagher works for the people who rely on a court’s services. He’s taken on many roles across more than 40 years in the Ohio justice system.Fri, 30 Jun 2023 14:13:28 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/AJWilkin_062623.asp7876de5b-b6e7-4759-b3a4-07654ca1c95eFourth District Court of Appeals Judge Kristy S. Wilkin wanted to be on the bench to grow as a legal scholar while handling the responsibility of upholding the law. Her pursuits reached a new level as a first-time assigned judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:12:13 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/BarbertonAppointment_061323.aspad997eb4-f783-45b9-9cc6-4cbdd001aa66Barberton Municipal Clerk of Court Diana Stevenson will be taking on a new leadership position with that court. Today, she was appointed as the court’s next judge.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:54:03 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJMayle_053023.asp109f6978-2d4e-4877-817d-636eb668e957Judge Christine E. Mayle enjoys exploring. She’s done it throughout her legal career by what she’s practiced and where she’s practiced it.Wed, 31 May 2023 14:22:07 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/EleventhDistrictAppointment_051923.aspcc7d8e1a-9d24-4b24-9120-268679bdf9d9Attorney Robert J. Patton was appointed today as judge for the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, serving Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, and Trumbull counties.Sat, 20 May 2023 18:17:44 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/EllisAppt_051823.asp64909cce-abd9-4d3d-8434-57b7642e716fMontgomery County assistant prosecutor Elizabeth A. Ellis was appointed today as judge for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.Fri, 19 May 2023 20:51:06 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/Hodson_051623.asp354a8960-89c5-4281-8677-c57803b3d707Tom Hodson knows it’s important to always challenge yourself professionally, intellectually, and creatively. The retired Athens County judge started his career in journalism. He went to law school to be a better reporter and returned to Athens to practice law.Wed, 17 May 2023 14:51:45 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/newJudgeOrientation_051623.aspb48736e2-982a-46b0-b8b1-d034f607b0a0New Ohio judges learned about the responsibilities and challenges that come with serving their community at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s New Judge Orientation.Wed, 17 May 2023 13:58:13 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/OngAppt_051223.asp620ee469-03b7-46dd-ba89-9f1845ef81fdAttorney James J. Ong was appointed as judge for Tuscarawas County Court.Sat, 13 May 2023 12:01:42 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJEpley_050823.asp65f5081e-5032-428d-bd37-78052de8c82dThe ball can bounce any way on a soccer field or in a courtroom. That’s something Second District Court of Appeals Judge Christopher Epley knows well as a legal professional and former collegiate athlete.Tue, 09 May 2023 18:15:07 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJJamison_050323.aspac49a9ab-c57b-4f29-bed6-c053b9aa22feJudge Terri Jamison’s life approach comes from the motto of her elementary school in rural West Virginia, “Striving to excel.” That standard has pushed her from being a coal miner to a trial and appellate judge, and now, a visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 04 May 2023 11:25:40 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJDApolito_042623.asp7474cd88-625f-40f0-824e-043645478e96Growing up in Youngstown, Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge David D’Apolito was inspired by his cousin to become a lawyer. It’s taken him all the way up the state’s judicial ladder to first-time visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:32:59 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/ShakerAppt_041423.asp8a76293f-c4bc-42ff-93b7-12f5eaa7e7d4Magistrate Nathan Shaker was appointed today as judge for Wayne County Municipal Court.Sat, 15 Apr 2023 17:04:00 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJMiller_040723.asp5757a112-a79c-4130-a61d-237d6cb7f53bJudge Mark Miller has a lifelong commitment to helping people. He learned it from his parents and has developed it across decades in the boy scout community and the legal profession.Sat, 08 Apr 2023 18:14:43 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/LakeCountyAppointment_040423.aspf9ac674e-ba47-4cdd-b93f-2788c4b2e961Attorney Jeffrey W. Ruple was appointed today as judge for the General Division of the Lake County Common Pleas Court.Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:02:57 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/MagistrateOrientation_033123.asp196ea979-a893-4804-9896-11b1f8a31e2bKatrina Kight has handled thousands of cases in front of judges during her 26 years as a lawyer. But she never felt a spotlight brighter than her first hearing as a magistrate.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:36:59 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/GivenAppt_033123.aspa9fd607c-5ded-410e-a28d-26b16f1a7fb7Prosecutor Jason Given has been appointed as judge for the Coshocton County juvenile and probate courts.Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:07:27 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/hymanAppt_032423.aspda03cf56-c0b8-4e5c-9b27-1b6acb70f859Attorney Harvey Hyman has been appointed as judge for the Paulding County probate and juvenile courts.Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:44:29 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/MOCBanner_032223.aspae3df48d-ccd4-4233-b868-fdfa5474e541Retired Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is honored this month for her historic career in the same community where she began her nearly four decades in public service.Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:23:57 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/ClintonCountyAppointment_032123.asp87ee47af-6f78-445d-909c-e3c2c60e78d1Attorney David Henry was appointed today as the new judge for Clinton County Municipal Court.Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:25:28 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/KingAppt_031623.asp1f10e29b-4b2e-41ea-8a5b-764e4e9d6e71Fayette County attorney Mary King has been appointed to the Fayette County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division.Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:02:18 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/ClevelandAppointment_021723.asp2ad41484-2bfc-4db8-914a-fbde9a29d0fdMagistrate and former common pleas judge Mark Majer was appointed today as a judge for the Cleveland Municipal Court.Sat, 18 Feb 2023 20:27:15 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/FirstDistrictJudges_021723.asp839f5569-d2e4-4fa3-9fe2-a5bacad3c8c1Judge Jennifer Kinsley is the newest member of the court, Judge Beth A. Myers recently retired from the court, and Judge Candace Crouse was selected as the the court's administrative and presiding judge for 2023.Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:40:30 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJBaldwin_011823.aspe34fdcfb-bb82-4757-9ceb-b76ad33bc0acFifth District Court of Appeals Judge Craig Baldwin knew from the time he was 10 years old that he wanted to be on the bench. Serving as a visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio goes beyond anything he could have imagined.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:28:30 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2023/VJByrne_011323.aspbe26f239-0dd6-403e-8e85-a5b426c2b310Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Byrne loves a good journey – as an appellate judge representing eight counties and a person who has traveled to 43 states. On Tuesday, he reached a new destination – a first-time visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio.Sat, 14 Jan 2023 22:10:59 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/BurggrafAppt_122922.asp64051cf7-a142-4a6f-98b3-c10a00593d50Magistrate Rhonda Burggraf was appointed today as judge of Marion County Family Court.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:03:41 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/SynenbergAppt_122922.aspcbbb7d4c-a004-4eb7-9cab-3feaec6f12d0Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Joan Synenberg has been appointed to a new seat with the court.Fri, 30 Dec 2022 23:03:24 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/newJudgeOrientation_122722.asp72e6b233-f411-470b-8e60-9422ff757ad1Newly elected Ohio judges learned about the duties and challenges that come with serving their community at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s new judge orientation.Wed, 28 Dec 2022 19:53:32 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/DetersJustice_122322.asp287a6258-a7a7-4943-b493-42719f4f9492Joseph T. Deters, the longest-serving prosecutor in Hamilton County history, is appointed to serve as the 163rd justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.Sun, 25 Dec 2022 03:41:30 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/ChiefPortrait_122122.asp5556404d-eac6-4f59-be69-58382c49d50bHundreds of supporters gathered recently to celebrate Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor’s historic leadership of the state judiciary, her impact, and legacy.Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:51:15 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/OconnorLegacy_121522.asp3a2ec45f-0dc2-4e6b-a3a7-78ed0bda27beThe end of the year is just two weeks away. For Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Supreme Court of Ohio, it will mark the end of 20 years at the high court. A new documentary titled, “Raising the Bar: The Maureen O’Connor Years,” reflects on her tenure and nearly 40 years in public service.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:00:02 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/veteransSummit_121322.asp87ba0fba-520f-4969-b652-b3e4f0a25e8cLeaders in Ohio’s legal system are on a mission to help military veterans struggling with trauma.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:12:36 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/NeighborhoodProgram_121222.aspa6ff35e8-3f3d-4452-ad68-87f50c118741A court program in northeast Ohio is making it easier for people to resolve their legal issues by bringing the experts and problem solvers into the communities they serve.Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:19:14 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/JacksonHallofFame_120222.asp9ec142db-e425-464b-8c48-57da6122c10eRetired Cuyahoga County Judge Michael Jackson was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame for his many accomplishments, including his work to establish the Cuyahoga County Veterans Treatment Court (VTC).Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:43:33 -0400https://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/JudicialElections_111122.asp0e199532-dc8c-4a3e-a2c8-ad16a0eaa6adWith 40 new judges, nine judges joining new courts, and three former judges returning to the bench, the 2022 judicial elections bring a wide range of experiences and knowledge to the Ohio judicial system.Sun, 13 Nov 2022 04:25:28 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/WilliamsRitterAward_110422.asp51913ccd-f6b0-4ddd-9651-55574b9078faAkron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams has received the highest honor given by the Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF) during the All Rise Annual Awards Celebration.Sun, 06 Nov 2022 05:09:28 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/ClevelandDrugCourt_102822.aspe71cfc19-6bc0-4c46-8d02-03b901de322aSupreme Court of Ohio Justice Melody Stewart led a procession of two dozen Cuyahoga County municipal, common pleas, and appeals judges. The Cleveland Metro Schools All City Choir performed under the direction of Dr. David Thomas.Sun, 30 Oct 2022 05:11:17 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/SOJ_102622.aspd4911226-6130-47ea-bc77-35a8febc3407Local judges reflect on changes during the tenure of Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor. They discuss their plans to carry on with priorities and meet the challenges in their courtrooms and communities.Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:13:20 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/SOJ2022.pdf514e5d72-6589-4769-af72-27207c70950cSupreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor will deliver her final State of the Judiciary address to the Ohio Judicial Conference. She will look back over her two decades on the Court and forward to the challenges that lie ahead for Ohio.Fri, 16 Sep 2022 22:48:59 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJKlatt_090922.asp069e5816-4080-4a5e-b0ca-8809338285fcLike musicians, judges strive to hit the right note. That precision has been part of Judge William Klatt’s personal and professional life for more than two decades.Sun, 11 Sep 2022 01:42:47 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/CJLastOralArgument_080822.aspfe7d8376-51a2-4c46-bfd8-01252a840d84Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has heard her last oral arguments. Following last Tuesday’s cases, the chief justice highlighted her appreciation for the people who administer justice in the state and the work that remains before the makeup of the Court changes at the end of the year.Wed, 10 Aug 2022 04:10:43 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJKilbane_080322.asp6d287792-57ab-40d2-8335-f7f7ba6cfe81Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Eileen Kilbane’s lifelong passion as a scholar led to her latest learning experience as a visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio.Fri, 05 Aug 2022 04:12:26 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/MooreJudgeOrientation_071822.asp053cacfe-b00e-4213-943e-bbd971faa381The legal profession is a never-ending journey of learning. Cleveland Municipal Judge Andrea Nelson Moore is among the 33 attorneys making the transition to the bench with help from the Supreme Court of Ohio at its most recent new judges’ orientation.Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:48:52 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/SchaferBechmannDespetorichAppt_071522.aspb338fd19-1c7d-4c23-9ddc-d8efd7c5411bThree new judges will take the bench on Aug. first, following appointments today: Julie Schafer to the Medina County Domestic Relations Court; Anita Bechmann to the Clermont County Municipal Court; and Jason Despetorich to the common pleas and domestic relations courts in Hocking County.Sun, 17 Jul 2022 07:12:31 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJDuhart_071122.asp6b674ec3-dc25-4d6d-8b47-a833a9464110Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Myron Duhart was raised by his grandmother, who never imagined he would go from sitting with her in the kitchen to one day sitting on the bench of the Supreme Court of Ohio.Tue, 12 Jul 2022 22:26:04 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJTrapp_070822.asp3ddf8c16-bfda-4d44-b7f1-7d3281d1dfb8Whenever Eleventh District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Jane Trapp hears an oral argument for the Supreme Court of Ohio, she’s reminded of the first time she worked at the Court.Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:47:05 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJGroves_061422.aspf9720c6c-2071-48e7-9f0c-421e7f2f9843Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Emanuella Groves sat for her first Supreme Court oral argument. That achievement is the latest distinction for a judge with decades of accomplishments serving Ohioans.Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:12:08 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJRobb_061322.aspc6efb7c2-46d2-49c9-95ae-359980adee8cSeventh District Court of Appeals Judge Carol Ann Robb’s recent duty as a visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio is a reminder of how one person, from rural Ohio, can make an impact.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 01:03:06 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VisitingJudgeGrwin_061022.asp43d9221c-485b-4e7a-9432-c2268400d65fFifth District Court of Appeals Judge Scott Gwin has sat as a visiting judge for the Supreme Court of Ohio several times in his 33 years on the bench, and he is still amazed by the magnitude of serving the state’s high court.Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:49:44 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/OffSiteFayette_051122.asp77b8d19c-52c2-4c03-a84d-0e23ad76441fThe Supreme Court of Ohio has a mission to educate students across Ohio about the justice system. In certain instances, the Supreme Court brings that initiative directly to young Ohioans.Fri, 13 May 2022 04:06:50 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJSutton_042622.aspfeee4b3d-3c0c-4811-b1c0-bd4da56fe9f3A prominent Ohio public servant over the past three decades debuted today as a visiting judge on the Supreme Court of Ohio.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 04:40:39 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/GeaugaMentorCourt_042022.aspb37d7a09-b8ef-4578-9e35-27f398636f81The judicial system paved a path for two northeast Ohio court employees on how to help people struggling with substance use. It’s a mission that gives them purpose locally and now, nationally.Fri, 22 Apr 2022 03:07:33 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/McGrathappointment_041922.asp6735b6b3-4c88-4012-a503-0e0b8e8ca0a3Longtime Franklin County assistant prosecutor Keith McGrath was appointed today as a judge on the Tenth District Court of Appeals.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:17:35 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/FourVJ_041222.asp5d00267f-977c-4af8-a102-5b22c93a0e07Three Supreme Court of Ohio oral arguments today included visiting judges. Two of the judges sat in one case.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 05:40:42 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/randolphAppointment_032522.asp2d29e4bb-6f8d-4f04-9ba9-21c31a7988f7William C. Randolph, a longtime member of the Clinton County Prosecutor’s Office, was appointed today as the judge for Hillsboro Municipal Court.Sun, 27 Mar 2022 04:57:02 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/donnellyNationalForum_031522.aspbc087693-0f37-4dfa-afdf-83e129a6e5fbJustice Michael P. Donnelly joined Judge Mary Jane Trapp of the Eleventh District Court of Appeals for a second conversation about plea bargains.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:09:59 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/MilesAppointment_031522.asp38294da3-432b-4b34-ad36-b2dc5cd2a90cClermont County Municipal Judge Kevin T. Miles was named to serve on the common pleas court today.Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:36:14 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJSMith_030922.aspab4600ac-e508-4e70-b207-f6545848787dFourth District Court of Appeals Judge Jason Smith made his debut as a visiting jurist on the Supreme Court of Ohio today.Fri, 11 Mar 2022 05:32:40 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/donnellyNationalForum_21622.aspe01ab0d6-4419-48eb-bfbd-49b03c5cbcfaPlea agreements and motions to withdraw pleas are often the subject of appeals or requests for post-conviction relief.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:22:30 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/VJHess_020822.asp01bcb250-a012-4893-be3f-a75f67615e0bFourth District Court of Appeals Judge Michael Hess observed his first oral argument as a visiting jurist on the Supreme Court of Ohio today.Thu, 10 Feb 2022 06:24:35 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/donnellyOSBA_12722.asp7a1d4769-161f-458b-a878-3a938cc22a4aJustice Michael Donnelly of the Supreme Court of Ohio is featured in this month’s Ohio Lawyer Magazine, a publication of the Ohio State Bar Association.Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:47:33 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2022/judgeCarroll_1522.asp64aadae8-2835-445e-b0f1-59c60e8c7156After more than three decades of service, Lakewood Municipal Judge Patrick Carroll has retired.Fri, 07 Jan 2022 03:00:16 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/lewisAppointment_122221.asp4a887945-4dc9-4990-85c8-145c093aec59Xenia Municipal Court Judge Ronald C. Lewis was appointed to a seat on the Second District Court of Appeals today, filling the pending vacancy of retiring appellate Judge Michael T. Hall at the end of the month.Fri, 24 Dec 2021 09:46:36 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/virtualReality_121521.aspb9b6e3da-6c4e-44c8-adea-82be6f74a1f0People with mental health and substance use issues often experience the need “to get away.”Fri, 17 Dec 2021 04:01:14 -0400https://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeAndBaby_121421.asp581c0291-eb40-4640-989f-6221af789ebfJudges must juggle multiple responsibilities, but one jurist took that notion to a much higher level.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 12:02:13 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/5judgesAppointed_120621.asp27c74cc9-d472-4818-9b1c-f4b817462ad8Five northeast Ohioans were named to fill vacancies on three courts in Cuyahoga County, including the Eighth District Court of Appeals, the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, and the Garfield Heights Municipal Court.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:06:43 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/veteransCourtApp_120621.aspc31e676d-36f2-4441-8dc6-da33fd473780As the number of veterans treatment courts (VTC) in Ohio has grown, so has the need for more people to be informed about their work and connected to them.Wed, 08 Dec 2021 07:40:35 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/marionHenryAppointees_111921.aspcfc1a129-424b-413c-b5f4-90afa068650bTwo new judges were appointed to vacant common pleas court judgeships in Marion and Henry counties today.Sun, 21 Nov 2021 15:22:38 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/offsiteCourt_110421.asp4f1af9de-2418-4151-981e-f688efe7815bAfter two years, the Ohio Supreme Court returned to the road.Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:10:35 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/electionRecap_110421.asp48586939-335b-4f26-8a02-50248374a190In the smallest judicial election year in the past six years, Ohio voters elected 12 new municipal court judges in this week’s general election, including three who were elected over newly appointed incumbents.Sat, 06 Nov 2021 09:49:20 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/halloweenWedding_110121.asp39d6ce48-c7ec-42c3-aa14-d62ac063380aThe Akron Civic Theatre is central to the city – in location and entertainment. On the inside, what people see and experience is unforgettable.Wed, 03 Nov 2021 14:18:02 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/donnellyPleaBook_102521.asp87d95a9b-0050-4b18-b113-984b62ad3330The criminal sentencing reform views of Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly are featured in a new book that examines systemic issues with the most common resolution in criminal cases – plea deals.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:53:26 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/veteranJudge_102221.asp3f9e4f58-45a9-41c9-9abd-e90a54f3cf3bA retired Ohio judge will be featured in a new documentary detailing the lives of military veterans from their enlistment to life after their service.Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:28:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/electionPreview_102121.aspe162d04c-c06d-4d7e-9644-beb8acb67850Early voting is underway in Ohio ahead of the Nov. 2 general election when voters in 23 Ohio counties will elect 47 judges for municipal court.Sat, 23 Oct 2021 14:39:19 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeBeetham_101421.aspf16ef2c1-76a7-4feb-bd67-44dab917d00fThe longest-serving county court judge in Harrison County has died.Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:46:52 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgesMcDonnell&Russo_101221.asp3cfc961a-11a0-4eff-b6cd-5cc35060c3b8Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court has a sizable void following the passing of two sitting jurists.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:56:16 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeLarryJones_101221.asp58cd8825-f45e-4782-b67a-e9f903d0f671A judge who served northeastern Ohio citizens in multiple roles across four decades has passed away.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 09:39:36 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/reflectionsCelebrezze_100721.asp51efa767-300d-4ecb-99d6-adf4e22b8f79Justice Patrick F. Fischer interviews the late, former Justice James Celebrezze in the sixth episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Sat, 09 Oct 2021 16:03:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/StewartAward_100121.asp6c4cd1bb-c0d4-48ce-9953-3c6d5b37f645Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart was honored by the Lawyers Guild of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland on Friday for her contributions to the legal profession.Sun, 03 Oct 2021 18:15:46 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/andyDouglas_092321.asp781f8445-69d4-43c3-84be-a8cfc16d60c4Former Justice Andy Douglas, the 139th justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, passed away today at age 89. Justice Douglas served three terms on the Court, from 1985 to 2002.Sat, 25 Sep 2021 13:22:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/VJPiper_090721.asp8d2dfb9f-99cb-4609-9f21-eee8d919f2c1Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Robin Piper III served as a visiting jurist on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments today.Thu, 09 Sep 2021 16:23:08 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/stateofJudiciary_090321.asp46571f02-2d40-443e-a168-c5f81d351965With the delta variant causing spikes in illnesses across the state, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor continued to stress COVID public health recommendations for court operations during her annual State of the Judiciary address.Sun, 05 Sep 2021 16:37:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/arnold-parrottAppt_090121.asp4c4379d3-bd4e-4305-89b8-9350b0c5a1a0Two judgeships have been filled following the passing of one jurist and the resignation of another.Fri, 03 Sep 2021 17:21:21 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeCampbell_080621.aspbe13e014-d785-4473-be67-abd70051c84fFairfield Municipal Court Judge Joyce Campbell will continue her work among the nation’s leaders in enhancing mental health awareness, standards, and access to treatment.Sun, 08 Aug 2021 10:20:30 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/preisseAppointment_080521.aspda9c4d8e-fbbf-4abd-af00-67c5af5c1677A former Franklin County drug court judge, Dana S. Preisse, was appointed today to a seat on the county bench where she served for 24 years.Sat, 07 Aug 2021 17:29:56 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/butlerCountyAppointee_072821.aspbb140558-cce8-4fe1-ab36-3a72a1513156A Liberty Township attorney was appointed to the bench of the Butler County Court #1 today.Fri, 30 Jul 2021 16:57:00 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/donnellyAkronLaw_072721.aspfcb15ae4-a99b-4380-8989-6c873cc2f995An Ohio Supreme Court justice is seeking reforms to plea deal processes, which he says are full of unknowns for defendants, who often surrender their constitutional rights.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 12:29:10 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/iCourtTF_072621.aspc9994349-a2f7-4083-82ea-cdd4824bb8deA task force created to study how Ohio courts have used technology during COVID and how innovation will continue in the future has released its report with recommendations.Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:50:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/KennedyAppt_071621.asp7ec5b5ea-259f-4640-ba22-b6e646ee254aA Bellefontaine magistrate was appointed to the Logan County Common Pleas Family Court today. The appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine takes effect Aug. 2.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:19:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/KneppAppointment_062421.asp1cae5615-fce7-4599-a615-2386dffd7ff1Toledo Magistrate Linda Knepp has been appointed judge on the Lucas County Juvenile Court.Sat, 26 Jun 2021 10:58:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/ballotPartyDiscussion_062121.aspde1e91b9-b627-429d-a7be-8d888bfae7b9An Ohio Supreme Court justice and an appeals court judge will examine a longstanding judicial topic under consideration by state legislators: should the political party affiliations of those running for the judicial branch be listed on the ballot for general elections?Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:42:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/VJMays_061621.asp903ab803-d1ed-4f5d-ab0e-c3d1547e7f03Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Anita Laster Mays served as a visiting jurist on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments today.Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:11:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/EklundAppointment_060921.asp7393c901-55f7-477a-995c-59565a0da97dFormer state Sen. John Eklund will join the 11th District Court of Appeals on July 1.Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:53:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/DriscollAppointment_060421.asp61fc636f-551d-4bfa-8add-d052c865da83Brian Driscoll of New Carlisle will join the Clark County Municipal Court on June 14, following his gubernatorial appointment.Sun, 06 Jun 2021 16:42:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/HARTGraduation_060221.asp4abd3bd8-1104-4748-88df-4a65886f2cb8After a year of medical and social unrest, 12 drug court participants celebrated overcoming their own struggles.Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:53:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/StarkCtyVetsCourt_052821.asp03659883-3324-4936-a8a0-95a51b43625dA decade ago, members of Stark County Common Pleas Court followed their instincts to start Ohio’s first felony veterans treatment program.Sun, 30 May 2021 14:01:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/DrugCourtPSA_052621.asp025c63cf-e783-4923-be1c-6968f423a0feEvery May, a northeast Ohio court with a specialized docket does something unique to celebrate National Drug Court Month. This year, it’s the participants who are lending their voices.Fri, 28 May 2021 14:58:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/LaurelSchoolVisit_052621.asp27a5af92-34a6-4fd5-b212-e7e93a35fee0Ohio Supreme Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke to 100 students at the Laurel School for Girls in Shaker Heights recently to share her career path and offer advice to students.Fri, 28 May 2021 09:52:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/StewartAward_052421.asp582e995d-0f2d-4192-9db1-9fdb7e77466dOhio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart is this year’s recipient of the Nettie Cronise Lutes Award for excellence in the legal profession.Wed, 26 May 2021 16:02:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/sentencingDatabase_052121.asp84cab135-c84f-4187-9bfd-9ab58075a06cThree Ohio appellate judges, including a Supreme Court justice, are defending the merits of a statewide criminal sentencing database in a national journal after criticisms from an Ohio attorney.Sun, 23 May 2021 09:40:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/JuvenileToolkit_051921.asp7e8a61c4-6cca-4f92-bc75-9d1f64f33c1aAs awareness grows about the detrimental impact of unnecessary juvenile incarceration, the Ohio Supreme Court has created a resource to help local courts steer youths away from courtrooms.Fri, 21 May 2021 09:36:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/DeWineCLE_051421.asp711c82c9-1a54-4135-828e-6f8f70da00cbAppellate lawyers throughout the legal profession learn from one another about how to present a case to the Ohio Supreme Court. While that’s helpful, one justice decided to add more direct insight.Sun, 16 May 2021 14:02:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/OconnorGlennAward_051321.asp0fb672c7-f643-43e7-ad63-607e90f132afWhen Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor accepted the John Glenn College of Public Affairs Outstanding Public Service Award from Ohio State University, she cited the late senator and astronaut’s lifelong commitment to tackling big problems.Sat, 15 May 2021 12:30:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/vjMayle_051121.asp6eb4209e-553e-4e87-a464-967051d0b517Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Christine Mayle served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case involving whether an attorney accused of incompetent representation and dishonesty should receive a two-year suspension.Thu, 13 May 2021 16:02:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/ZemmelmanRetirement_050421.aspbeabcbda-1b5f-4262-8f68-db0dba53c5e9Some people are naturally drawn to helping others. For decades, one northwest Ohio judge used her platform to give a voice to those who couldn’t be heard.Thu, 06 May 2021 11:27:51 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/Helmick_Steinhauer_040221.asp66c6536a-d8c0-449d-a6d3-247e56c84dc7New judges were appointed today to fill court vacancies in Summit and Hamilton counties.Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:05:45 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/vjHensal_033121.asp4829259b-9d49-4a22-bdc3-c91ebf995821Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Jennifer Hensal served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case on whether the Ohio Power Siting Board properly considered the safety and impact of a Cincinnati natural gas pipeline.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:34:54 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/newJudgeBishop_033121.asp535541f1-ed0a-40d2-85bd-cb9747c116acFindlay attorney Stephanie Bishop was appointed today to serve as judge on the Findlay Municipal Court.Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:20:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/RussoMoralejaAppt_031221.asp5db948bf-2e00-40a8-938b-db5bb5aaad0fJudicial appointments were made today for the Franklin County Municipal Court and the Pike County Court.Sun, 14 Mar 2021 18:21:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/LorainCoDrugCourt_031221.asp6e5d3b54-0036-47bf-991c-5432db2e5cafSecond chances are staples of Ohio’s drug courts and a northeastern Ohio court showed its willingness to support participants no matter how many attempts it takes.Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:13:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/kidsVotingInitiative_031221.aspaf0619dd-6256-4bbb-abc1-00a56207c090Ohio voter turnout is lowest from ages 18 to 19. That’s why six Ohio Supreme Court justices taped video messages supporting an initiative to teach children citizenship and encourage voting when they turn 18.Sun, 14 Mar 2021 11:18:51 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgePowell_030921.asp469bbfc2-e751-4378-b697-59908d840fb0An Ohio judge who’s handled many leadership roles at the state level now will guide fellow appellate jurists from across the country.Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:39:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/ACLULetter_030521.asp33f6bb93-5c1b-402d-b899-d90683548c09In response to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) report casting doubt on the effectiveness of drug courts, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor sent a letter to the organization disputing the findings, and sent a courtesy copy to Ohio’s judges.Sun, 07 Mar 2021 20:58:42 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/vjGwin_030221.aspe55ff355-393f-4ad7-9414-7027a1f4605aFifth District Court of Appeals Judge W. Scott Gwin served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case from the closed online school Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT).Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:22:10 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeAppointments_021921.asp02962ea0-0c24-414a-aa2b-6ed131a7cc34New judges were appointed today to the Lucas County Common Pleas Court, the Ashtabula County Court and the Franklin County Municipal Court.Sun, 21 Feb 2021 22:30:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/patriotCourt_021821.asp3dc71adb-dae7-43f3-9a91-b47712c88627A judge who built a niche defending people with mental health issues as a private attorney used his experience to create a specialized docket dedicated to address those ongoing concerns for veterans.Sat, 20 Feb 2021 19:31:48 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/newJudgeLewis_021221.aspaeeaed7e-8201-4f22-ba3a-527b3244dcbcAmy Lewis, a long-time magistrate, was appointed judge today to the Greene County Common Pleas Juvenile Court.Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:15:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/celebrezzeObit_021221.asp116c3d21-438d-414f-882e-fdf008cbce17Former Ohio Supreme Court Justice James Celebrezze has passed away. He was 83.Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:20:28 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/gieslerLegacy_020521.asp855ff2b4-6631-45b6-863a-11e11a38edb0As a final act in her decades of service, a northern Ohio judge created a specialized docket to continue the positive impact she initiated with alternative court programs more than a decade ago.Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:15:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/bergeronArticle_020421.asp3b7bfc10-20d3-402b-b87f-ab308f19fbbeWith Ohio courts running efficiently during COVID-19, the realization for many judges is that remote technology will likely outlive the pandemic.Sat, 06 Feb 2021 21:39:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/VJDelaney_012621.aspc9ce6b2c-6ba5-4137-b9ac-cf2f052ba18fFifth District Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Delaney served as a visiting judge today on the Ohio Supreme Court, hearing oral argument in a case involving whether Ohio’s lawsuit regarding Volkswagen AG’s updates to vehicle emissions control software is preempted by the federal Clean Air Act.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:19:05 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/techGrantHelp_012221.aspb4b599a2-f226-4070-bf5e-2851c47ef4b4The public health challenges of the past year sparked a need for technological change to maintain Ohio’s courts. For many, funding from the Ohio Supreme Court allowed just that.Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:26:18 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/judgeMiraldi_011421.asp4557fdd1-b9d6-4863-a42d-2a3e083a4026Mental health concerns have been on the minds of many since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Sat, 16 Jan 2021 19:50:24 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/visitingJudges_011321.asp7b728cad-bbff-463a-bdaa-82714bbfee14Three judges from appeals courts throughout the state served as visiting jurists on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments today.Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:58:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/riseCourt_010821.asp153861a8-9ebf-4f45-9ff4-7729526aea91After years of planning and executing, Akron Municipal Court has become the latest beacon of hope for survivors of human trafficking who end up in the judicial system.Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:50:28 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2021/brunnerSwornIn_010421.asp060fd469-4f47-48bc-a6f5-436e303c4f64The ceremonial investiture of an Ohio Supreme Court justice often takes place in the majestic courtroom of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:44:59 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/retiringJudges_123120.asp0cc5fac1-d1be-4132-9ea7-c4aec828034fEvery December presents mixed emotions with the finality of another chapter of life and all of the unknowns that await in the upcoming year. Those sensations will be even more evident for the Ohio judges leaving the bench in 2021.Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:34:14 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judgeBlackmon_123120.asp6ec4c641-c471-42a5-a449-e4e4e986b4e9Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Patricia Blackmon made Ohio history when she was elected to the bench and became the first African American to take appellate office 30 years ago.Sun, 03 Jan 2021 04:27:46 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/justiceFrench_123020.asped126382-0ae8-4aec-9a4e-2dd772f1d939When someone has a love for the law and is driven by the purpose of a public servant, those connections can take the person to tremendous heights.Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:02:52 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/bearTradition_122420.aspc5183d60-c00d-41bd-82a9-e83f8cdfbfc4Maintaining year-end holiday customs is a challenge due to the coronavirus crisis, but one court figured out a way to preserve an annual practice that spreads cheer to the less fortunate.Sun, 27 Dec 2020 06:14:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/McGrathObit_122320.asp6d9b53ba-79ef-4bc9-8592-17a9f5a6053bWhen Court of Claims Judge Patrick M. McGrath passed away during this holiday season he became the third Ohio jurist to die from COVID-19 complications in 2020.Sat, 26 Dec 2020 05:23:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/DonnellyBergeronAtlantic_121420.aspdf2f13a9-fc16-4275-9f50-8a12e7118ef4Two leading Ohio jurists are shedding light on why and how data can become a key tool in reforming the criminal justice system.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:55:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/SaundersAppointment_121420.asp0704f87f-78cc-42de-a88c-cf439fc1904eZachary L. Saunders, elected last month as judge on the Athens County Probate-Juvenile Court, will be starting his tenure early.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:33:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/COVIDVaccines_121020.aspa01eafae-48fa-46ac-9421-1d679360e948As Ohio prepares to unveil its COVID-19 vaccination program, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today asked Gov. Mike DeWine to include the state’s court staffs in its distribution plan.Sun, 13 Dec 2020 14:19:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/gallagherAppointment_121020.aspc2f2d57d-fed0-4dc1-a830-fbbb21c4db57Karen K. Gallagher will begin her Williams County judgeship weeks ahead of schedule after she was appointed by Gov. Mike DeWine.Sun, 13 Dec 2020 11:38:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/CPJAWinterConf_120920.aspe300d1d0-1e7a-40e4-b4d0-f3bbd375afcaThe annual winter conference for the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association was held virtually for the first time due to COVID-19 and the issue of safety took center stage.Sat, 12 Dec 2020 11:52:43 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/cjAward_112420.asp2920349e-6800-4f19-a25e-6dbeeb0a14d0When the pandemic hit Ohio, Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spearheaded guidance to local courts to keep operating remotely and transferred $6 million from the Court’s budget to remote technology grants.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:47:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/projectECHO_111220.asp35a5252c-169f-40d3-937f-175f2396cab0The Regional Judicial Opioid Initiative – eight states including Ohio fighting the opioid crisis together – is rolling out Project ECHO.Sun, 15 Nov 2020 10:16:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/interpreterBenchCards_110520.asp2c4fe10d-1c04-4760-a1dc-4949cb8952afThe Ohio Supreme Court’s Language Services Program has unveiled new bench cards to help courts working with sign, foreign language, video, and telephonic interpreters during the pandemic.Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:59:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judicialElectionResults_110420.aspb2aa4f5a-68a8-49b2-ad86-3fe7465a4794Ohio’s 2020 judicial elections results show turnover at all levels, with 22 incumbents failing to retain their seats.Sat, 07 Nov 2020 16:17:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/DVCourts_110220.aspd9fb73e6-839f-403e-936f-d76f3b3f361fAs a focus of one of Ohio’s most specific specialized dockets, 2020 has been especially difficult for specialty courts dealing with intimate partner violence as well as offenders, who often struggle with substance use and mental health issues.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:34:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/juryTrialTolling_103020.asp83203404-6206-4bbd-abf4-caf58a5e7434With the recent spike in Covid-19 cases and the need to minimize in-person contacts, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor reminded Ohio’s judges that they have the authority to continue jury and bench trials for defendants on a case-by-case basis if certain conditions are met.Mon, 02 Nov 2020 15:19:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/COVIDAdviceJudges_103020.asp79b8a7bc-cd46-48ab-8d8d-423876467ea3With Ohio’s Covid-19 cases and deaths escalating to record heights this week, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is asking judges to adhere to stringent health precautions in their courtrooms.Mon, 02 Nov 2020 14:45:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/DeWineYaleJournal_102920.aspf3b57aba-cc87-45ed-b401-44cf328c0bcdThe Ohio Supreme Court should develop a more consistent method of determining when, if ever, it will defer to an administrative agency’s interpretation of a law or rule, Justice R. Patrick DeWine wrote in a national online journal.Sun, 01 Nov 2020 15:13:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/breastCancerAwareness_102920.asp87f32239-7625-4ace-bb3e-7dd1d1ec3a30A decade ago, public officials in a southwestern Ohio city began displaying support for the fight against breast cancer. And it all started with one judge’s attire.Sun, 01 Nov 2020 14:48:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/appellateCourtsAdjust_102220.aspa953525d-4bb4-45fe-8a11-eec0d710c7b2The sudden changes due to COVID-19 forced courts to adjust their operations. Now, judges and court staff are not only analyzing their efforts during these uncertain times, they’re also evaluating approaches and efficiencies for a post-pandemic world.Sun, 25 Oct 2020 14:09:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/candidateForum_102120.asp96da38a4-138f-43fa-aa34-04380cf6806aFour candidates for two seats on the Ohio Supreme Court taped an interview forum that is being offered for viewing by news media across the state, including Court News Ohio.Sat, 24 Oct 2020 10:27:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/devDisabilitiesToolkit_101920.aspcb7d921d-10fc-4772-ba2e-e2b6e6e4987bProbate courts have a new toolkit to assist guardians appointed for Ohioans with developmental disabilities.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:38:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/magistrateOrientation_100720.aspd527a035-78b4-41fe-9cd8-f434b50bd2e5The Ohio Supreme Court hosted 79 of its new judicial officers as part of the annual magistrate’s orientation.Sat, 10 Oct 2020 16:39:15 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judicialElections_100220.asp14aca9d9-d974-4780-bd63-7f66a99f9263When early voting begins in Ohio next week, voters will consider nearly 300 candidates for 216 judicial seats throughout the state, including two seats on the Ohio Supreme Court.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 11:34:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/justiceJam_092920.asp95acbbdb-26a8-4953-8f79-3df1434e6271In normal years, the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland hosts a live summer festival with fans packed into the iconic House of Blues downtown.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:05:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/odonnellPortrait_092420.asp11881735-6389-479a-9121-08b2e9a5060aFor months, the coronavirus pandemic has kept people from gathering inside the Ohio Supreme Court. This week, though, members of the Court and guests safely convened to honor a former justice.Sun, 27 Sep 2020 13:10:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/RBG_091820.asp35732d6a-d956-4896-a79c-33f71e421974Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Supreme Court of Ohio released the following statement tonight on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.Mon, 21 Sep 2020 22:09:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/lucasCPRetinaScan_091720.aspe33cce78-f51e-4a0b-be01-355aab26a598A northwest Ohio court is experimenting with an unconventional drug-screening method in an effort to cut thousands of dollars spent annually on tests for illegal substances.Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:06:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judicialAttack_091620.aspe68254f2-6189-426a-a667-292c55498002I condemn in the strongest possible terms both the statement released by the Ohio Republican Party on September 15, 2020, and its unsigned authors.Sat, 19 Sep 2020 16:21:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/OdonnellPortrait_091420.asp8e7549c8-50cc-43af-8220-3d88e8a474efFormer Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell will be honored Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. via remote technology to unveil his official portrait and highlight his 15 years on the state’s highest court.Thu, 17 Sep 2020 10:23:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/SOJ_091120.asp205fa72b-accb-4cbd-8fef-977abafb8237Like seemingly all events in 2020, the annual State of the Judiciary address was different.Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:02:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/virtualCourtDirectory_091020.aspff28d0f2-f487-4fd8-9776-c7f7841aee2eThe Ohio Supreme Court has created a directory and tutorials for trial and appellate courts so they can stream hearings virtually during the pandemic and beyond.Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:13:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/SOJ_090920.asp66871c20-39e0-4c96-8421-69d11ee783bdOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address in Columbus using remote technology on Thursday, Sept. 10.Sat, 12 Sep 2020 16:18:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/AkronMuniJuryTrials_082120.asp2c0b7f32-e0bd-47ee-90f4-dfcf8d938f8eAkron Municipal Court is scheduled to hold its first jury trial next week since courts were shut down by the pandemic, but given its physical limitations to comply with COVID-19 health and safety standards, the court has relocated proceedings to an offsite facility.Mon, 24 Aug 2020 11:04:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJWise_081820.aspb4deb520-fafd-4e0a-84ff-d4d0382142e9Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge John W. Wise served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case to determine whether attorney fees should be awarded in breach-of-settlement agreements.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 13:31:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/ChiefCBSThisMorning_080720.asp65a072e8-9b5a-42f1-87a3-834d90b4462eOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor was featured on “CBS This Morning” news show to promote the plan to have Ohio lawyers volunteer as poll workers to help close the expected shortfall at voting precincts this fall.Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:14:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/courtAdjustments_080720.asp08d6b72e-5097-4461-952d-fd67e31967e3Every year, Ohio’s courts strive for 20/20 vision. In 2020, judges and staff need even stronger perception to visualize what to do with their buildings to combat COVID-19.Mon, 10 Aug 2020 13:52:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJKlatt-Gwin-Gallagher_080620.asp3c29e7c1-0a59-46d2-a8be-b569a31a8b65Three judges from appeals courts throughout the state served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:12:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJBeattyBlunt-Crouse_080520.asp6ed1de38-09d5-4d69-b796-862ade11d87fTwo judges from state district appeals courts served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:00:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/campaignRules_080420.asp62205800-b987-4162-a881-11565808f0d2The Ohio Supreme Court has approved two amendments to the Code of Judicial Conduct that revise certain requirements for judicial campaigns.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:40:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/WilkinAppointment_072720.asp15f37006-ad54-4b10-af3d-17c63ba37ec1Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Kristy S. Wilkin to the Fourth District Court of Appeals.Thu, 30 Jul 2020 16:28:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/CJReform_071520.asp7214cd1c-0654-4102-bd81-d173aca147d3Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Justice Michael Donnelly are calling for a statewide sentencing database, which they see as the keystone to criminal justice reform and racial fairness.Sat, 18 Jul 2020 13:02:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/criminalDatabaseReform_071020.asp7990deaf-975d-47f3-8a83-e608f4636f3bOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor and Justice Michael P. Donnelly will be featured on a panel Monday, July 13 at a virtual public forum at noon to discuss creating a state sentencing database to advance criminal justice reform.Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:53:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJBergeron_070820.aspd6b57ef6-69b2-41d7-adfa-9563b62420acFirst District Court of Appeals Judge Pierre H. Bergeron served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case to decide the correct classification for out-of-state sex offenders.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 17:16:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/appellateCourtsZoom_070820.asp8c95d3fe-df8f-48bf-8ce3-1831a826af48Like many courts, the Eighth District Court of Appeals has incorporated remote technology in order to efficiently operate during the coronavirus.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 09:38:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJNelson_070720.asp2cf7bf8a-ad0a-4a3d-bdb9-dea44fdf0722Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Frederick D. Nelson served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today for a case questioning whether a trial court has the discretion to impose a sentence of 25 years to life in a child rape case.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:08:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/ChiefStatementCJReform_070320.asp25898e74-4f37-4a12-a18b-b8e574332d4fAs our nation heads into its Independence Day holiday, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is issuing a statement that reflects upon our courts and the criminal justice system, the meaning of recent events in our nation, and our need to examine, by aggregating data, pre-trial and sentencing practices as they relate to those who come before the courts of Ohio.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:32:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/donnellyArticle_070220.aspa4eef319-d683-4a61-a57c-f759fb588520In an article being published by the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, state Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly calls for reforms in the criminal plea negotiation process.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 11:44:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/frenchTechGrants_070120.asp36d06d03-5503-43f8-88ed-0e20efc3c0b5The coronavirus crisis has impacted all parts of Ohio’s judicial system, but a Supreme Court initiative to counter those effects has been transformative to courts in the state.Sat, 04 Jul 2020 11:27:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/heiserIckesAppointments_062620.asp33f254f4-530b-46ed-80ac-63805df8dd81Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine recently announced two appointments to fill judicial vacancies.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:28:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/clevelandDrugCourt_062520.asp0d3a9344-f6ec-470f-834d-a44ffc0ddf62An Ohio drug court was the first in the state to have an “old-fashioned” celebration during the “new normal.”Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:31:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/mentalHealthCourt_061720.aspdb286afc-87dc-4acf-8b3b-ce85e19847eeMental health matters are a major concern for people given the vast changes in everyday life due to the coronavirus. Some of those adjustments have resulted in mental health court innovations, and a greater sense of community for its participants.Sat, 20 Jun 2020 13:26:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJWillamowski_061620.aspe30d92c6-6e6c-4a5b-9c3f-02f9e1e9681fThird District Court of Appeals Judge John Willamowski served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in cases involving whether bank forgeries can be combined to make them felonies.Fri, 19 Jun 2020 14:35:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/delawareCourt_061220.asp734150f3-f960-4baa-8739-61b3775db65cThe coronavirus made court scheduling in Ohio difficult in late winter and spring, but the Delaware County Juvenile-Probate Court is about to make summer a season without delays.Mon, 15 Jun 2020 14:36:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/allenCoJuryTrials_061120.asp106fe23e-eb0a-41c2-9d87-8713eef541d5With physical distancing part of the new norm due to the coronavirus, courtrooms across Ohio need more space. For some, that means holding jury trials outside of the building.Sun, 14 Jun 2020 12:23:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/franklinCoTrafficCases_060920.aspc2e86e10-d2d0-4f57-a897-0356e000aeceCOVID-19 put the brakes on traffic cases for more than two months in Ohio’s courts. With the light finally green, Franklin County Municipal Court has a new destination for its busiest docket, while maintaining social distancing.Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:26:05 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/convictionIntegrityTF_060420.asp59cb6779-8396-448e-b670-5667ada9c57dSixth District Appeals Court Judge Gene A. Zmuda, whose advocacy includes criminal justice and pretrial reform, has been chosen by Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor to chair the new Ohio Task Force on Conviction Integrity and Postconviction Review.Sun, 07 Jun 2020 13:06:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/visitingJudges_060320.asp849f1450-fa48-4795-9151-e14502c2ba41Two appeals court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today via remote video conferencing, in a case involving whether an attorney general should be notified of a local ordinance challenge at the beginning of a case.Sat, 06 Jun 2020 19:40:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/oathOrder_060320.asp4b498430-10b2-467b-aa08-609d089dd1f0An order issued today by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor allows that any oath or an affirmation required by a rule of the Court may be administered remotely by use of audio or video communication technology.Sat, 06 Jun 2020 16:37:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/hamiltonCoTech_060320.asp656f2030-c35b-435f-be53-d2db94e44aa5When Justices Patrick F. Fischer and R. Patrick DeWine visited the Hamilton County domestic relations court, they saw how Supreme Court emergency technology grants keep justice going during the coronavirus crisis.Sat, 06 Jun 2020 11:04:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/fosterCareMonth_052920.asp529da512-5fb8-49f5-a07e-0c058783ce80Since 1988, every May is recognized as National Foster Care Month. The coronavirus outbreak has made this edition the most difficult.Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:04:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/woodCoCourtTours_052120.aspe83ea637-c9d1-4255-a41a-e99e3ce7f062On a usual spring day, the Wood County courthouse would be bustling with Bowling Green sixth graders taking a tour of the fascinating history of the 1896 building.Sun, 24 May 2020 14:31:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/TechGrantsAnnFisher_051920.aspc27d5262-804f-4d29-9576-75e37225b82bOhio courts “have a bigger responsibility” than other establishments to keep the public safe during the coronavirus pandemic, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor said today.Fri, 22 May 2020 17:18:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judicialAppointments_051820.asp172d8da6-64d6-4ddf-901d-8e8868c71e75Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced two appointments to fill judicial vacancies.Thu, 21 May 2020 13:27:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/newJudgeOrientation_051420.aspf673ea64-7aa9-4b90-acaf-9eb7498bef3bOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor welcomed 26 new judges in a live webinar conducted by the Court’s Judicial College, addressing a range of issues led by the coronavirus pandemic.Sun, 17 May 2020 16:16:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/safeSurrender_050520.asp2d0212d3-cf18-478d-b1c8-c006d6f798efAs Ohio's judges are looking at innovative video technology to keep their operations amid COVID-19, one court is using email – and other basic communications – to reduce its caseload, and help people entangled in the criminal justice system.Fri, 08 May 2020 10:44:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/primaryRoundup_043020.aspb2f2feb4-8151-4d01-aa80-979d984b6c69Candidates for 210 Ohio judicial races are now set for the general election after this week’s historic primary election.Sun, 03 May 2020 16:28:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/remoteOA_043020.asp9135eb47-8332-41b8-bf97-05a50abefe0fThe Ohio Supreme Court achieved a technological breakthrough this week by conducting a second round of oral arguments remotely.Sun, 03 May 2020 15:44:15 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJSinger_042820.aspe320ab07-0d1e-4c33-85df-a31603ca93e2Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Arlene Singer served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today to hear a case on whether out-of-state home monitoring services are subject to Ohio taxes.Fri, 01 May 2020 16:08:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/remoteOA_042720.asp54b2a0a2-ae74-4c42-8a8f-9f3a0444da53The Ohio Supreme Court will hold oral arguments April 28 and April 29 using videoconferencing in light of the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 global pandemic.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:13:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/loveLetters_042720.aspbffabfd4-447d-46bb-9fce-324fddfb9353As millions of Ohioans deal with the struggles of isolation, one court is creating a connection with arguably the most solitary group of people: senior citizens.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:53:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/wageGarnishmentFreeze_042420.asped4eb657-327c-4f00-b084-81168e3e1a04In only two weeks, the Crawford County Municipal Court has been able to work through 182 wage garnishment cases and freeze them, providing financial stability for at-risk residents as the coronavirus crisis wears on.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:53:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/tollingOrderUpdate_041420.aspd4f95be1-ef44-4d15-bdab-39daaaff0547As the coronavirus crisis continues, Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor issued further rules guidance today, limited to matters filed in the Supreme Court of Ohio.Fri, 17 Apr 2020 18:36:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/fairfieldCPCommunication_041020.asp9c535915-60f4-4f6b-abd5-5ef8f232d354As concerns about the coronavirus surfaced in Ohio weeks ago, some courts were ahead of the curve, altering operations to remain open, while ensuring maximum safety for its personnel and citizens.Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:33:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/mayorsCourts_040720.asp4a3abeb4-caa8-40fc-9ecc-94754dfcc666Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor released today a guide to mayor’s courts on how to operate during the coronavirus public health emergency.Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:16:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/moyerLegacy_040220.asp2bab97a2-b462-4533-9c07-a61a2cd43cecFor 24 years, Chief Justice Thomas Moyer was the face of the Ohio Supreme Court. Despite his unexpected passing during the final year of his final term, his impact on people, and the legal profession, is still felt.Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:28:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/salyerAppointment_033120.aspc0e6cbc5-e874-4420-9ee3-216a84111335Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of James P. Salyer to serve as the judge on the Vinton County Common Pleas Court.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 15:26:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/remoteOralArguments_033120.asp7807780a-c19f-4ff1-a437-3be20d7e4976The Ohio Supreme Court today announced that it will hold the April 7 and 8 oral arguments via videoconferencing in light of the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:55:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/tollingOrder_032720.asp38626a63-7e44-4a8e-9cb5-852666064d97Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor issued an order today allowing for the delay of a variety of legal deadlines to help the state’s courts grapple with the coronavirus crisis.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:31:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/localCourtGuidance_032320.asp55ec68c8-fd3d-4fce-aa28-3da6bb5f4afaOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is reminding judges, bar members and other legal stakeholders of the guidance available to them in the Court’s recently released public health guide.Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:09:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/courtsVital_032020.aspd8429b4f-d88f-4806-a9a5-368491512143As much of Ohio slows and even shuts down due to the coronavirus, the state’s judicial branch keeps operating.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:51:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/COVID19GovPressConf_031920.asp7949c8c9-8555-4f85-bcd8-0360d44ef076Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor declared today that the Ohio Supreme Court will offer $4 million in grants from its budget to help local courts use technology to deal with the coronavirus crisis.Sun, 22 Mar 2020 18:13:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/chiefGovPressConf_031820.aspcf8d85f8-5eaa-4567-8688-79a8b4572bc9Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Supreme Court of Ohio will address the state on court issues Thursday during Gov. Mike DeWine’s news conference on the coronavirus crisis.Sat, 21 Mar 2020 19:05:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/judConfTechMeeting_031620.aspee903237-2555-4555-9426-4d5573b1a048The Ohio Judicial Conference’s annual technology meeting scheduled for April 14 has been canceled due to the coronovirus crisis.Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:06:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/coronaVirusGuidance_031420.aspb7215b9a-3892-45cc-9f16-424db2621c61Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has issued guidelines to help local Ohio courts weather the coronavirus crisis and keep courts open across the state.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:23:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJCallahan_031120.asp73cd3f76-f1de-4189-b9f5-343393639b9aNinth District Court of Appeals Judge Lynne S. Callahan sat in for oral arguments today and heard a case involving whether a juror’s letter of remorse should lead to a new trial.Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:12:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/VJPiper_031020.asp626068b8-ae12-4d86-be4d-87c3b4d43188Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Robin N. Piper sat for oral arguments today and heard a case involving whether a municipal tax on motorized, horse-driven, or manpowered vehicles-for-hire violates state law.Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:03:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/ninthDistMediation_030920.asp0efabff0-08b2-46e4-b40d-8369f4edf03aA proactive approach to its mediation process has produced promising results for one of the state’s appellate courts.Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:01:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/justMercyScreening_030520.asp0db83bf6-6923-4b79-b86b-bdcd78521024Criminal justice reform has drawn increasing public attention across the country in recent years. The award-winning film “Just Mercy,” released last December in the midst of these vocal discussions about reforms, depicts the fight one lawyer has been making for decades to address these problems.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 13:55:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/JVCPrimary_030420.aspa81ce2df-5e77-4146-8b60-60ee4fbee4e5Ohio voters are reminded that Judicial Votes Count, the state’s only nonpartisan, statewide judicial election resource, is available to learn more about judge candidates before casting their ballots in the primary election.Sat, 07 Mar 2020 12:55:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/donnellyKentSt_030420.aspbc06d22b-2fd8-4fe2-baab-76fac51f1c5eOhio Supreme Court Justice Michael P. Donnelly met with a group of 22 international teachers from Kent State University, as part of a six-week program on media literacy.Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:42:15 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/vjZmuda_022620.asp665387bb-46a8-4e3e-a8a3-0d6223534fe8Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Gene A. Zmuda served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard arguments in a case involving whether the drug manufacturing and dealing discovered by police was a pattern of corrupt activity.Sat, 29 Feb 2020 15:30:23 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/vjSadler_022520.asp9743285f-2c5b-4007-89fd-8fae4e79a4e8Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa L. Sadler served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:24:23 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/justiceHarmony_021420.asp02fac0f4-d943-4ec6-9052-851f63dabc08A year after Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody Stewart was sworn in as the first African-American woman elected to the state’s high court, she added another historic milestone.Mon, 17 Feb 2020 14:28:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/lewisAppointment_021020.aspff632b05-9e7f-41c0-ae8f-5320816097f0Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Val Lewis II to serve as a judge on the Brown County Common Pleas Court. He replaces Judge Danny R. Bubp, who will resign May 31, 2020.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:25:51 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/delicateDynamic_020420.asp7685584f-0896-42c2-9524-57c0f9c2e346As Human Trafficking Awareness Month recently concluded, victims spent January telling stories about how their struggles began. For those who wound up in the judicial system, which in Ohio is almost entirely women, they have a haunting history of abuse, typically at the hands of men.Fri, 07 Feb 2020 15:07:57 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/traffickingCourt_013020.asp1f87dd83-f8c2-4a98-b1f7-084730dae4beAkron Municipal Judge Ron Cable recently joined only a few other judges in the state to have a human trafficking specialized docket certified by the Ohio Supreme Court.Sun, 02 Feb 2020 15:58:28 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/vjCarrSadler_012920.asp238cf5ed-15ef-45d5-9fc7-3e8b3edad0f8Two judges from district appeals courts throughout the state today served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Sat, 01 Feb 2020 21:48:29 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/traffickingSurvivors_012420.asp9bb99f27-76ac-45c2-9ad9-2790c1642f7fSubstance use issues are central to many – if not most – human trafficking victims. That struggle for sobriety is very familiar to Cleveland Municipal Judge Marilyn Cassidy.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:37:21 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/publicHealthGuide_012320.asp58552d36-1733-4795-9c7d-27a09e08bbc1The health and well-being of Ohio citizens and communities are paramount in any emergency. That’s why the Ohio Supreme Court partnered with experts from the Ohio Department of Health to update and expand the Judicial Guide to Public Health.Sun, 26 Jan 2020 18:55:27 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/vjSheehan_010820.asp55ab6921-33dd-41bf-9c97-68e7215321daEighth District Court of Appeals Judge Michelle J. Sheehan today sat in for Justice Judith L. French, who recused herself from Pattiann McAdams v. Mercedes-Benz USA LLC et al., case no. 2018-1667.Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:01:50 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/criminalReporting_010820.asp707c7936-8295-417c-8b9c-a27e7b762389Judges are responsible for upholding the law, but they’re also agents to help improve the legal system as a whole.Sun, 12 Jan 2020 01:38:52 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2020/financialDisclosure_010220.asp3278d322-9de6-4a7f-b5d4-904d5b7e5d31The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today reminded judges, magistrates, and judicial candidates of their annual financial disclosure requirements.Sun, 05 Jan 2020 22:30:18 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/documentaryTVDebut_122619.aspfeed8ebb-6a63-4668-93aa-cd9cabfd0539A documentary that traces the work of Ohio drug courts will make its television debut tonight, Dec. 26 at 9:00 p.m. on WOUB-TV.Mon, 30 Dec 2019 03:46:41 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/OVICourt_121819.asp638c1b46-4203-4075-94c6-e3c57913e6a4For people dealing with substance use issues, the holidays can be the hardest time to stay sober. That’s a concern that’s potentially deadlier for people who’ve already been convicted of impaired driving.Sat, 21 Dec 2019 23:15:38 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/judgeOrientation_121619.aspc1f2616a-ee3e-4725-8b92-9743f061c2fbThe holidays are a busy time of year, especially for the newest members of Ohio’s judiciary.Fri, 20 Dec 2019 01:54:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/drugReemergence_121219.asp55323775-329d-46a9-af21-41b34a27c1f0After years of contending with an opiate crisis that’s taken the lives of thousands of Ohioans, judges across the state are dealing with an emerging threat that some experts fear could be worse.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 03:51:41 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/vjSadler_121119.asp30d61a38-f2c4-41ca-b99a-2a68e1a7f0cfTenth District Court of Appeals Judge Lisa L. Sadler served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments involving whether a trial court sufficiently explained the consequences of a plea bargain to a defendant.Sun, 15 Dec 2019 07:08:54 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/vjDorrian_121019.asp3d43dc59-7ef0-4c7c-b1da-36e519bad242Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Julia L. Dorrian served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments on whether a criminal defendant was found guilty based on insufficient evidence, violating the defendant’s constitutional rights.Sat, 14 Dec 2019 09:03:22 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/adoptionDay_112519.aspef9c4604-be96-4528-b3bd-56302515401cThe happiest moments in any court system arguably belong to probate courts. In Franklin County, the court’s happiest day is National Adoption Day.Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:40:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/visitingJudges_111319.asp361755fc-0635-4a96-8e9a-671c838ccee6Three judges from district appeals courts throughout the state today served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Sun, 17 Nov 2019 12:46:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/fosterCareForums_111219.asp61846687-02c3-49cd-beb5-1703c6184547The Ohio Supreme Court’s Children and Families Section is encouraging judges to attend a series of regional forums aimed at reviewing the state of Ohio’s foster care system and developing recommendations for improving the experience of children and families.Sat, 16 Nov 2019 10:41:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/genElectionResults_110619.asp7f0ad152-205f-443e-a97f-6fdf47bd4f53General election results show nine challengers beating incumbent municipal court judges in eight Ohio counties, while another two races involving incumbents may be subject to recounts.Sun, 10 Nov 2019 14:16:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/braigAppointment_102919.asp0e8064f0-5fe8-475e-82f0-591cf9e3c6fdGov. Mike DeWine has appointed Kevin P. Braig to serve as a judge on the Logan County Common Pleas Court. He replaces Judge William T. Goslee, who resigned.Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:07:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/offsiteCourt_102819.asp6e07cf25-5188-4e21-91ad-f325c1bed7bcTwice a year, the Ohio Supreme Court takes a recess from the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center and brings oral arguments right to its citizens elsewhere in the state.Fri, 01 Nov 2019 11:28:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/DRBenchCards_102419.asp4d10bc78-5bb0-4a46-8781-542528621dc4Ohio domestic relations judges now have a new set of bench cards to help them navigate legal issues that come before them.Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:09:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/sheehanAdminJudge_101719.asp76cdec5c-c31e-49c2-8a77-99672d6bd565Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Brendan J. Sheehan has been chosen by his peers as the court’s next administrative judge. His term begins Jan. 1, 2020.Mon, 21 Oct 2019 10:24:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/stewartFullbrightProgram_101019.aspa8424f2a-14aa-4e28-be66-abb455b38ee8Twenty-two high school teachers from Eastern Europe and Central Asia met with Ohio Supreme Court Justice Melody J. Stewart recently to talk about the judiciary and openness in government.Mon, 14 Oct 2019 08:27:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/corpusLinguistics_100919.aspd80849dc-21a5-4868-9c39-086a2411c79aJudges and justices take oaths to uphold the law. But what if they have trouble interpreting it? Along with using the most common methods of precedent and research, Ohio Supreme Court justices recently learned about a relatively new and emerging method.Sun, 13 Oct 2019 12:18:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/newMagistrateOrientation_100319.aspd2900fbe-4cbc-4e8d-9798-4769798a2722Thirty-seven new magistrates received a three-day crash course on what it’s like to transition from the bar to the bench during a second annual orientation at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Mon, 07 Oct 2019 12:59:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/JVC_100219.asp9e4bdf95-d2cd-44c9-bd29-87ca9270d287Data show an information void in Ohio on candidates for judicial seats, but one non-partisan web tool will present voters with unbiased information on all judicial races next month.Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:16:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/olearyAppointment_100119.asp6bc60fbd-eb70-47c2-9d29-4ed8affd73daJudge James R. O’Leary was recently appointed as the new judge on the Painesville Municipal Court. Judge O’Leary replaces Judge Michael Cicconetti, who retired.Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:08:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/fischerConstitutionWeek_093019.asp22d5715f-8541-4512-a295-1c9aedd477d7Justice Patrick F. Fischer drew on personal experiences as a lawyer, judge, and justice to illustrate the meaning of Constitution Day for students, community members, and local officials during a speech at Ashland Universitys.Fri, 04 Oct 2019 08:10:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/MurphyAppt_092319.aspab9b172d-bec5-4ec2-8207-5bf7f18e812aGov. Mike DeWine recently appointed Elisa Murphy to serve as a judge on the Hamilton County Municipal Court. She is replacing Judge Fanon A. Rucker, who resigned.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:15:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/CATCHCourt_092319.asp7078bca0-7f42-4030-a33b-46f51bef7e05No matter where you look around or inside the Ohio Statehouse, you’re surrounded by history, and those who shaped it.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 12:18:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/SOJ_091819.asp04a0a154-1f5f-4d61-be3e-03d66775a1f8Every year, judges juggle more than just caseloads. As professionals, they must continue to learn about evolving trends. For the judiciary, there’s no bigger think tank than the Ohio Judicial Conference.Sun, 22 Sep 2019 12:53:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/courtConnect_091119.asp0eb6f889-2a34-46ea-8462-7a7497cd5148A Cleveland court is using cutting-edge technology to bring the courtroom closer to the hands of litigants and attorneys.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 12:12:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/DonnellyOAM_091119.asp00d64c7e-7b72-45bb-a08f-68797487209aWhen a record-setting number of magistrates from across Ohio convened in Columbus, they did so to network, share best practices, and keep up with some of the latest judicial obstacles.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:36:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/SOJPreview_091119.aspc4592e71-43fe-4be4-b721-5ae30818ea10Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will deliver the annual State of the Judiciary address in Columbus on Thursday, Sept. 12.Sun, 15 Sep 2019 08:39:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/HOPECourt_082319.aspd4cf043d-a827-4c91-bb6c-ca773ce2d0ffNine years ago, Judge John Kolesar brought hope to the Sandusky County courts with the implementation of a specialized docket. Now, he has a new HOPE – honesty, openness, participation, and engagement – as part of a re-branding for his two specialty courts.Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:56:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/sandersAppointment_082119.asp23855ac7-ad57-4906-89a2-55598e4e9817Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced the appointment of Patricia Sanders to serve as a judge on the Lawrence County Probate and Juvenile Court.Sun, 25 Aug 2019 10:43:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/CCPIO_081219.asp34cc8159-1f1c-47f1-8a69-84402bd33990Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor welcomed judges and staff from as far away as Alaska, Hawaii, Albania, Ukraine, and Australia to Ohio and the annual Conference of Court Public Information Officers.Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:38:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJGallagher_080619.aspb1a898ea-484e-4a97-92ec-83ed36316446Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Eileen A. Gallagher served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case of whether a 19-year-old man convicted for failing to register as a sex offender had his constitutional rights violated because the reporting requirement was based on a juvenile offense.Sat, 10 Aug 2019 11:51:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/hamiltonCoCourtroom_080119.asp3b653736-f524-47bb-81ff-411902c2b5ecWalking into a courtroom for the first time can be a scary experience. But Hamilton County Domestic Relations Judge Amy Searcy is trying to change that by transforming the nature of the space.Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:37:32 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/drugCourtGrad_071119.asp80fdc77e-6fff-49e5-afef-43d148e69172The path to recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a lifelong journey. But along the way there are numerous milestones to celebrate.Mon, 15 Jul 2019 09:42:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJHensal_070919.asp292d34e2-8603-484c-bde1-792b35ff17c7Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Jennifer Hensal served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case on whether an owner can collect damages from a pawnshop that sold her stolen jewelry.Sat, 13 Jul 2019 11:56:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/OVICourt_062819.asp39518b0f-5b65-4762-b8c9-ea907abbbabaSpecialized dockets are geared to enlighten and change the lives of participants heading down a wrong path.Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:23:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/OAPJ_062419.asp3eebaf4d-1d6a-4b13-9444-7771c8be0bcdThe Ohio Association of Probate Judges (OAPJ), made up of probate, domestic relations, and juvenile court judges, convened its annual meeting with plaudits for innovation on the bench.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 11:39:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/calabreseAppt_062119.asp9851425d-a6f3-41e9-904f-99f6fa079587Gov. Mike DeWine today appointed a judge to fill an empty seat left open in Cuyahoga County after a judge received a federal judgeship.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 12:19:57 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/veteranFathers_061419.asp1bece330-a7c4-4701-9e89-3eeb58f397bfA Summit County veterans court’s participants are not only a band of brothers trying to help each other through the trauma that led most – if not all – of its participants into the criminal justice system. Many are fathers trying to fix frayed relationships with their families.Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:11:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/APSToolkit_060719.asp7dd138ff-0dbe-43aa-861a-fa5635cb8eb7The Ohio Supreme Court has released a new resource to help probate judges and magistrates prevent the growing number of Ohio’s elderly population from being abused, neglected, and exploited.Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:56:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/jamForJustice_052919.aspa185b30e-be92-4797-b387-7d2b8e727068Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly will be showing off his guitar playing skills, with a host of other judges and lawyers performing music, June 19 at the 11th Annual Jam for Justice in Cleveland.Sun, 02 Jun 2019 10:40:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/reflectionsStratton_052819.aspa9a9368a-9a36-4e91-916c-e17952a4a651Justice Patrick F. Fischer interviews former Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton in the fifth episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Sat, 01 Jun 2019 12:28:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/visitingJudges_052119.asp08213d52-ddc9-4eb5-a033-33e0b87ec5fbThree judges from district appeals courts throughout the state today served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court for oral arguments.Sat, 25 May 2019 13:03:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/oconnorOHBarMedal_052019.asp1c749a9d-49a0-4668-82d2-32bdaeb6bf79Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has devoted her career to improving the justice system. It’s a passion that resulted in her receiving the state’s highest legal honor.Fri, 24 May 2019 09:35:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/hodsonJudgeOrientation_050919.asp22d06e61-edd7-4675-85f4-5cd67e0d17a3Months after their first crash course on courtroom conduct, Ohio’s newest crop of first-time judges returned to the Supreme Court for four days of orientation on many more subjects, including effective ways of working with the media.Mon, 13 May 2019 09:49:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJWaite_050819.asp06fb488c-4828-4dca-866e-7c847c842ad2Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge Cheryl L. Waite served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today involving a case on whether state law requires that a canine must be previously designated a “dangerous dog” before restitution can be sought from the owner.Sun, 12 May 2019 12:28:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/autisminCourt_043019.asp07867c3c-e769-482c-ac72-b58be1e70a64Despite decades of looking over legal documents, Licking County Magistrate Bill Rickrich is always learning something new.Sat, 04 May 2019 13:29:17 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/judgesAgainstChildAbuse_041819.asp7d412b8d-6eee-4821-910e-c52a6cbae6e5For lawyers who go the judiciary route, their judgeships can lead to any number of courts. But the ones that become callings, tend to be the most personal.Mon, 22 Apr 2019 12:56:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/ninthDistrictOralArguments_041519.asp6856e0f4-ab05-4b3b-a920-03d7e9fbf73aYears ago, all the current judges on the Ninth District Court of Appeals sat in lecture halls as University of Akron students. This week, they showed current law students where their education can take them.Fri, 19 Apr 2019 13:45:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/UDaytonOralArgs_040919.asp28774125-c782-4770-bdc6-176de486223bThe present met the past for three Second District Court of Appeals judges during last week’s oral arguments.Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:53:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/zayasAward_040419.asp59c6ba52-1e2e-4929-b8f7-8d09c1a921c6First District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas will be recognized as one of Cincinnati’s most outstanding career women by the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati.Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:38:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/brownReflectionsEp4_040319.asp80a31f16-2030-4d55-9d06-2e3fb9b23dfaJustice Patrick F. Fischer interviews former Justice Herb Brown in the fourth episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Sun, 07 Apr 2019 10:34:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/femaleJustices_032919.asp4046fcb1-d98e-4608-8173-c618df3d7b7dThere are a lot of portraits and sculptures of famous faces, such as George Washington and the seven Ohioans who became U.S. presidents.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 13:08:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/judicialAppts_032919.asp0fe54cbe-eb83-402b-bb96-0505a453c06aGov. Mike DeWine today appointed two judges to fill empty seats on county common pleas courts.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:31:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/donnellyCrimSent_032819.asp2c6c3966-3bee-40a3-8ef2-ebd909c429b3Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly was drawn to the legal profession by the desire to make a difference.Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:07:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJTeodosio_032719.asp0667a8cc-abff-4401-bc5a-ee2c1c564fdaNinth District Court of Appeals Judge Thomas A. Teodosio served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case involving whether a conviction on assault charge can be appealed while a rape charge is pending.Sun, 31 Mar 2019 12:44:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJZimmerman_032619.asp585af6f7-5fd2-49bd-a643-763fd94f2393Third District Court of Appeals Judge William R. Zimmerman served as a visiting judge on the case involving whether a zoning commission correctly assessed evidence when denying a request to mine for sand and gravel.Sat, 30 Mar 2019 12:36:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/nelsonAppointment_032219.aspfd616a61-8462-42df-b1a5-41bbe77303c0Gov. Mike DeWine has appointed Frederick D. Nelson to serve as a judge on the Tenth District Court of Appeals. He assumes office Monday.Tue, 26 Mar 2019 08:33:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/rowlandsUNCommission_031919.asp792e4e0c-834e-4d08-9b0b-62a6c3c86080Her audience was the world. Summit County Common Pleas Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands was a presenter at the 63rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.Sat, 23 Mar 2019 11:15:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/magistrateOrientation_031819.aspc5091a47-82dd-4ef3-b11f-01f56afa61daAs Ohio’s 64 newly-elected judges are getting increasingly comfortable with life on the bench after a couple months into their tenure, another group of legal professionals are in the midst of learning how to lead a courtroom for the first time.Fri, 22 Mar 2019 10:26:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/urbanAffairsStudents_031519.aspefde611c-6ef1-439d-8364-e9412bcc2e65Justice Melody J. Stewart gave students insights on the inner workings of the Ohio Supreme Court and her transition from a court of appeals judge to a sitting justice when she met this week with Cleveland State University’s College of Urban Affairs.Tue, 19 Mar 2019 12:37:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/judicialAppts_031119.asp85966f7a-becb-4da1-9222-54e632bf4f92Gov. Mike DeWine recently appointed three judges to fill seats left open after the November election.Fri, 15 Mar 2019 12:00:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/duncan_030819.asp34f408e3-300b-4fb7-92a0-1b6b35115648There are many historic names and faces enshrined at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center. Few have the kind of lasting legacy of Justice Robert Duncan.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:52:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJFroelich_030519.aspbe6b730d-a777-4311-a956-5b479abb249dSecond District Court of Appeals Judge Jeffrey E. Froelich served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments involving a case to determine whether a worker who was fired can sue a county that publicized her termination.Sat, 09 Mar 2019 14:56:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/mcGeeBrownReflectionsEp3_030419.aspd04f0c4d-ff8d-47d9-b1e1-fa654cd2f908Justice Patrick F. Fischer interviews former Justice Yvette McGee Brown in the third episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Fri, 08 Mar 2019 12:37:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/judicialOutreachWeek_022119.asp83a3a974-9791-44dc-9700-b89e384793b7Judges across the country are being encouraged to engage with their communities as part of a nationwide program to help inform and educate the public about the importance of courts and upholding the rule of law.Mon, 25 Feb 2019 14:17:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJCelebrezze_022019.asp2672baae-07a5-44d4-b202-34136e03cc77Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Frank D. Celebrezze Jr. served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case on whether a medical equipment company waited too long to assert in a class action lawsuit that employees signed arbitration agreements.Sun, 24 Feb 2019 17:40:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/OACBHAAward_013119.aspfa2c50fd-010e-4397-be79-14dc792558acA leading force in defeating a measure that would have changed the Ohio Constitution received an award for her efforts last fall against Issue 1.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:54:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/stewartIntro_011719.asp83a49cd5-e22b-44f3-894d-ad25452b06e1At 215 years old, the Ohio Supreme Court is full of history, but it’s most recent milestone wasn’t a decision. It was an addition.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 16:35:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/douglasReflectionsEp2_011519.aspb487bf1f-d17b-476f-b5c6-dc920dbfd386Justice Patrick F. Fischer interviews former Justice Andy Douglas in the second episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:44:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/donnellyIntro_011019.aspce1161ac-a30d-4f74-9cfb-a5705e1c17b6A new year and a new court is in session with two new justices on the Ohio Supreme Court.Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:28:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/VJWelbaumOsowik_010919.aspf9ed05cb-3ee0-4e55-94d3-b0add54cc697Two appeals court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today in cases involving whether a court has permanent jurisdiction to review a juvenile’s sex-offender status and whether a conviction for a minor misdemeanor must list a punishment or sentence.Sun, 13 Jan 2019 21:01:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/OSUMichBet_010419.asp9a5e47c1-f203-4a52-b063-fc3fba6af554What started as a friendly wager between two state supreme court justices rooting for their beloved college football teams will end in an even friendlier meeting when they highlight legal aid and pro bono work in their respective states.Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:18:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2019/BPCFinancialDisclosure_010319.aspa643aecc-a90d-43cb-8f5f-45517a588f0aThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today reminded judges, magistrates, and judicial candidates of their annual financial disclosure requirements.Mon, 07 Jan 2019 21:54:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/obrienAppt_123118.asp7a3cb4d8-f4f0-424a-a762-8201fa7a6293Governor John R. Kasich recently appointed Ann Marie O’Brien to serve on the Akron Municipal Court. She replaces Judge Kathryn Michael, who was elected to the Summit County Court of Common Pleas.Fri, 04 Jan 2019 22:05:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/newJudges_123118.aspce7ecfe1-21e3-4016-ab54-af860cf205bcAs two new Ohio Supreme Court justices are set to take office this week, Gov. John R. Kasich recently appointed two judges who will take their vacant seats.Fri, 04 Jan 2019 22:49:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/mingoOhanianAppointments_122818.asp1d6bc7e8-17fe-4bbd-a84a-040c23d288f5Gov. John R. Kasich recently appointed two judges to fill empty seats left open after the November 2018 election.Tue, 01 Jan 2019 23:07:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/newJudgeMockTrials_122718.aspe7c8406d-2409-4c91-ab9c-954c9233ebdfEvery New Year comes with new optimism. In 2019, that same belief will extend to Ohio’s 64 newly-elected judges and justices, dozens of whom will work behind the bench for the first time in their legal careers.Tue, 01 Jan 2019 02:38:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/schumakerAppointment_122018.asp718797e3-a23c-44a0-8ab9-2e9d3a85e870Judge Stephen A. Schumaker was recently appointed as a new judge on the Clark County Municipal Court.Tue, 25 Dec 2018 00:03:29 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/fischerReflectionsEp1_121718.asp26a959c0-58c8-46cc-9a7a-991bccb38ed3Justice Patrick F. Fischer interviews former Justice Paul E. Pfeifer in the first episode of “Reflections from the Bench.”Sat, 22 Dec 2018 05:11:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/judgeOrientation_121318.aspb4c3f474-4e4d-40d6-9b54-f09caaf1878bIt didn’t really hit Thomas Beridon that he will be starting a new chapter of his career until he tried on a robe for the first time this week during a mock trial instructional session.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 07:04:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/benchReflections_121318.asp388aabe6-537e-45ae-8024-c1aa92e7c430Titled “Reflections from the Bench,” Justice Fischer hosts the program, which details justices’ lives before, during, and after the judiciary.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 02:48:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/deGenaroDeparts_121218.asp0409fe49-c1fc-4022-b0ec-de5fb3633cb3For children, there are things that shape the rest of their lives. For Ohio Supreme Court Justice Mary DeGenaro, it was a book and a film.Mon, 17 Dec 2018 04:21:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/judicialSeminars_112718.asp85e81eda-6af0-43e2-b6a0-e4c5c38cdeaaThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced the 2019 schedule of seminars for judicial candidates, including three live seminars and two video replays.Sun, 02 Dec 2018 07:44:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/altenburgerAppointment_112718.aspc15ebb0e-3179-4ffa-b528-79b63191cb2cGov. John Kasich recently appointed magistrate Scott R. Altenburger to serve as a judge on the Miami County Probate/Juvenile Court. His term began Nov. 26, 2018, replacing Judge W. McGregor “Greg” Dixon Jr., who retired.Sun, 02 Dec 2018 06:43:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/OSUMichBet_112118.asp42fbba6a-faec-495a-957a-b9311a3f3cb9Two iconic college football programs and their fan bases won’t be the only ones with bragging rights on the line this weekend. A pair of state Supreme Court justices will also be intently watching “The Game.”Mon, 26 Nov 2018 09:47:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/nixonAppointment_111618.aspc7cf983f-80f2-4e3b-930b-3c1fb856f5d6Judge Jay W. Nixon was recently appointed as the new Knox County juvenile/probate judge.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 09:07:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/barrAppointment_111418.asp6c3305d6-02e5-4406-b849-5f858e171505Judge Michael L. “Mick” Barr was sworn in today as the new Meigs County Court judge.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 10:24:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/inDepth/2018/fallout_110918.aspa172f34f-f586-4535-81be-31a973097a5eThe repeated return of individuals into the criminal justice system has pressed Ohio courts to learn about trauma and its role in some actions that lead to legal trouble. By grasping how trauma disrupts lives, courts diminish conflicts during proceedings, curtail recidivism, and improve outcomes for the individuals and for the judicial system.Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:37:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/electionResults_110818.asp7ab55841-ea45-41e0-adc2-54a17c58c508In a high-profile election year for state and federal races, Ohio’s judicial elections stood out for the change created with this week’s results: two newly elected Supreme Court justices, 14 defeated incumbents, and 49 attorneys who won their first judicial seats.Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:30:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/constitutionalityEvent_110618.aspfbf7ba94-12d1-4028-9296-d51521b02464A former state solicitor and current federal appeals judge has made it a career mission to raise awareness about the importance of state entities when handling or ruling on local issues. It’s a position shared by his one-time colleague: Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French.Sun, 11 Nov 2018 10:59:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/allenMural_110518.aspfc3b3617-62d5-4732-a4fe-59330c7341d5Positioned on a busy corner in downtown Columbus stands a mural dedicated to historic Ohio leaders who dedicated their lives to advancing social change.Sat, 10 Nov 2018 15:06:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCCertCases_110218.asp8793cf20-d151-48b1-9a4d-c2a3a5585e84The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced the certification of nine new cases for formal disciplinary proceedings.Wed, 07 Nov 2018 10:55:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ashtabulaDrugCourt_110118.asp981fbea0-2840-4600-ba93-ca1491468373Graduates who have successfully battled their addiction to drugs recently gathered to celebrate Ashtabula County Drug Court’s 10th anniversary.Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:09:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/diSalvoAppointment_103018.aspcc25ce4d-4713-46e7-a398-458bc8411d4aRenee M. DiSalvo has been appointed by Gov. John Kasich to serve as a judge on the Youngstown Municipal Court.Sun, 04 Nov 2018 14:24:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/disciplinarySchedule_102918.aspb7536cbf-9bfb-4d26-9eac-bc0cdc541285The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced November disciplinary hearings involving attorneys and judges charged with professional misconduct.Sat, 03 Nov 2018 13:12:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/electionPreview_102618.asp08cd767d-7256-414c-98d1-c302ce49fdefNovember’s general election in Ohio includes 164 judicial seats at the state, appellate, common pleas, and county court levels and nearly 240 candidates vying for those seats. Included are two openings on the Ohio Supreme Court.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:44:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/meTooPanel_102618.asp4313f69b-ad8c-4c62-b8b9-3af80818b82bAs the #MeToo movement maintains its impact across the nation, the legal experts continue to weigh in on its effect on the profession.Wed, 31 Oct 2018 11:20:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendGovBar_102418.asp37847dbc-3fa0-4a0f-bf8e-82a0b0ec68c2The Ohio Supreme Court adopted one amendment to the Rules for the Government of the Bar involving attorney resignation and permanent retirement.Mon, 29 Oct 2018 13:09:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendVideoJurors_102218.asp7d769319-9184-4bc9-80a3-868ffb6ac89aThe Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment until Nov. 21 on a proposed amendment that would generally prohibit filming and videotaping jurors or prospective jurors.Sat, 27 Oct 2018 15:19:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/studentLawyerSymposium_101918.aspa1b37099-919f-420b-b002-43ec0452ae40Supreme Court Justice Patrick Fischer was once just a face in the crowd, listening to what his peers and predecessors had to say. Now, after years of standing out in the private then public sector, others absorbed his words of wisdom at the Ohio Supreme Court’s Student to Lawyer Symposium in Columbus.Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:25:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/specializedDocketsConf_101718.asp69a26f6e-28f8-4fe1-9ea1-a2b4f3c0ad50People with different backgrounds from different parts of the state who are bound by their criminal struggles with substance addiction came together to share their battles and triumphs during the 14th annual Ohio Supreme Court Specialized Dockets Conference.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:16:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCAdvisoryOpin2018-06_101218.asp1b6fe048-13ee-4eb9-b623-080b11396fc6The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has issued an advisory opinion concerning the advertisement by lawyers of their juris doctor degrees and other earned academic degrees and professional licenses.Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:51:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCCaseReports_101118.asp95b019ad-9547-42b0-b081-43f019253160The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced it has filed 10 disciplinary case reports with the Ohio Supreme Court.Tue, 16 Oct 2018 13:49:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/specDocketConfPrev_101018.aspe06c326e-6a64-4834-bddc-7042b561d7ccFour specialized court graduates will tell their recovery stories at the Ohio Supreme Court’s Specialized Dockets Conference at Ohio State University on Oct. 11 and 12.Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:43:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/ODUVisit_100518.aspf3dc17c0-a5e3-47ee-b702-70f01c3bd596With the school year in full swing, that means thousands of students will explore the confines of the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center where they will not only receive a history lesson, but get an education in law.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 16:20:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/disciplinarySchedule_100218.asp0ef996ff-ec23-4c82-9783-b8808a67ee8aThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has set its hearing schedule for October. All hearings take place before a three-member panel of the board and are open to the public.Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:34:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/veteransCourt_100218.aspa3cece38-1276-47b4-a560-254f21c1f1c3Every Monday afternoon, Courtroom 12B in Franklin County Municipal Court goes through its usual docket. Unlike most people under community control, those who are part of the military and veterans’ services specialized docket (MAVS) are connected through another kind of commitment.Sun, 07 Oct 2018 14:31:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/inDepth/2018/magistrates_100118.aspcbc93db1-f2a9-4eba-9351-d9b6d3b8975fMagistrates accept pleas, handle hearings, conduct jury trials, and author decisions in courts throughout the state. Working with the judges who assign them to perform these duties, Ohio’s magistrates have become integral to the operation of the state’s justice system.Sat, 06 Oct 2018 09:21:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/magistratesConference_092818.aspd5c13e01-91b7-460d-881e-c5915d727fe3If anyone can appreciate the unique role magistrates play in the Ohio judicial system, it’s former probate court magistrate and current Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice, Maureen O’Connor.Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:22:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/bail_092118.asp566f245e-6571-4738-a08d-4cc79fa71c6eOhio has been a national leader among state courts in providing education to judicial officers on the issue of fines, fees, and court costs.Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:50:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/SOJ_091818.asp0cfc8aeb-7811-4518-a9c9-97d638ca20f7The Ohio Judicial Conference’s annual meeting is a time when judges can reflect on the state of Ohio’s courts. But before they can look ahead to what needs done, it helps to acknowledge what’s been done and those who’ve done it.Sun, 23 Sep 2018 14:07:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/oconnorAward_091318.asp645cb6d1-65f7-4079-a7d1-fa991655e123Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will be honored today as this year’s recipient of the Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence.Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:16:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/LFCP_091018.aspac7dca9c-3b67-4548-acad-3479125383ebThe Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has awarded $208,525 to 14 victims of attorney theft during its board meeting Friday in Columbus.Sat, 15 Sep 2018 15:05:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCCertCases_091018.asp4329c6a4-6a0b-4da9-82e8-173a21c2294dThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has announced the certification of four new cases for formal disciplinary proceedings.Sat, 15 Sep 2018 12:13:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/specDocketsConfPreview_090718.asp71fc3d79-d563-43da-861a-44e6c0ccd55fTop experts in drug, veteran, and mental health courts will gather at Ohio State University on Oct. 11 and 12 to share ideas on how to improve care for those who get in trouble with the law while facing drug, alcohol, and mental health problems.Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:27:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/issueOne_083018.asp74f8acd3-9161-40ea-a4b3-4b93ee2d7ab7Too many people in our criminal justice system are there because of substance abuse disorders. This is undeniable. We know that substance abuse disorders are a major driver in criminal justice spending. We also know that through long-term treatment and therapy, those addicted can lead law-abiding, productive lives.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 13:49:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/OSBAConvention_083018.asp46294c7b-8089-48b0-88eb-5d3a5a9935deWhile Supreme Court justices hear dozens of oral arguments each year, there are numerous events and engagements outside their courtroom where they can be heard.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 12:53:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/discipSchedule_082818.asp592ae07c-9a0c-4475-98ad-4d6e3ad2407dThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced September disciplinary hearings involving attorneys and judges charged with professional misconduct.Sun, 02 Sep 2018 14:31:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendPracticeProcedure_082718.aspee8acaae-1137-4dab-803f-7866bf0e0415The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment on amendments for the annual update to the Rules of Practice and Procedure, including those concerning waiver of service and pre-trial release in criminal cases.Sat, 01 Sep 2018 15:52:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/inDepth/2018/supremeCourtJustices_082318.asp8eb1ff55-8e3e-4713-82ce-ecb317064b54The Ohio Supreme Court has resided in several homes since it first met in 1803, including the Ohio Statehouse and its Judiciary Annex, pictured below and completed in 1901. The justices who’ve walked the Court’s halls each helped to mold the institution’s legal legacy.Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:46:15 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/criminalSentencingConf_081618.aspb90e172a-aeab-43a0-a249-144c06604c71Representatives of state sentencing commissions from across the nation gathered for three days in Columbus this week to share ideas and experiences about enhancing justice and ensuring fair sentencing.Tue, 21 Aug 2018 13:15:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendAdminJudge_081318.asp5d2a7090-c196-40ee-a09f-0799d4d4d85fThe Ohio Supreme Court has adopted changes concerning the designation of an administrative judge in a multi-division municipal court.Sat, 18 Aug 2018 14:45:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/specDocketMap_081018.asp28b9a99a-66a7-4827-9513-d024eff4f780Specialized docket courts are growing by leaps and bounds in Ohio, and now there’s a resource at the public’s fingertips to access key information about veteran, drug, and mental health courts.Wed, 15 Aug 2018 11:20:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCAdvisoryOpins_080918.asp96613a9b-9c08-44b1-81d5-a98466524cc3The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today issued two advisory opinions concerning the political and campaign activities of magistrates and the ethical limitations of lawyer and law firm website domain names as a form of advertising.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 12:36:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/campbellNAMI_080718.aspda7add7d-31ca-451d-b86d-39d2ec863e04Fairfield Municipal Judge Joyce A. Campbell was recently elected to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) board of directors.Sun, 12 Aug 2018 13:55:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCCaseReports_080618.aspa74032a9-9283-4c01-81b3-dd810a00e4ffThe Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced it has filed five disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio.Sat, 11 Aug 2018 15:16:39 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/daviesAppt_080118.aspa62811db-8a3e-4c30-8e79-090fd4db5a06Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich has appointed Judge Albert E. Davies to the Belmont County Court of Common Pleas.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 13:44:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJPowell_073118.asp4f245fab-cceb-4d71-806f-ddfb60451496Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Michael E. Powell served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today.Sun, 05 Aug 2018 13:43:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendDVPO_072718.aspc7f4e8fc-f0c9-49ec-ba1c-f169716b0c2cThe Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comments until Oct. 12 on proposed changes to keep domestic violence, stalking, and juvenile protection orders current and relevant.Wed, 01 Aug 2018 15:21:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/donningRobe_072018.asp95b567bd-b18b-4fde-885a-e315dfaf2547For all of us, there's no telling where life's road will lead. That's certainly the case for any judge lucky enough to serve on the Ohio Supreme Court, even for just a day.Wed, 25 Jul 2018 14:00:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJBrown_071818.aspd1cbf066-64f2-4892-a0d9-82a5da48c68bTenth District Court of Appeals Judge Susan Brown served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court Wednesday.Mon, 23 Jul 2018 12:44:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/probateBenchCards_071718.aspb29e7038-746e-4c16-9877-a679c23419adOhio probate judges will now have updated bench cards to help them navigate legal issues that come before them.Sun, 22 Jul 2018 12:47:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/sexualHarassmentTraining_071218.aspb4d00ac2-dc1c-4f50-b8b6-e27a30b9c8d5The heightened sense to change workplace culture and eliminate harassment that started with high-profile accusations in entertainment and politics is being addressed from the very top of Ohio’s judicial branch.Tue, 17 Jul 2018 14:35:23 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/rezabekAppointment_070618.aspb58de845-ef72-40de-943c-d760af436cabGov. John R. Kasich appointed Jeffery S. Rezabek to serve the unexpired term as a judge on the Montgomery County Juvenile Court.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 12:40:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/kuhnAppointment_062818.asp4431d74c-6962-44e2-bbac-ad44a21d53fcOhio Gov. John Kasich has appointed prosecuting attorney Mark E. Kuhn to the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas. His term begins July 9.Tue, 03 Jul 2018 11:43:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/drugCourts_062518.asp0d0d0aee-3157-4bf5-8b18-1493ae7d6a8fDrug court prosecutor Carrie Charles is in the bull's-eye of the opioid crisis in Ross County.Sat, 30 Jun 2018 11:48:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/LFCP_061918.aspb8adc79c-5141-41d6-9f4d-0dd60b2ab248The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection has awarded $141,440 to 22 victims of attorney theft at its most recent meeting.Sun, 24 Jun 2018 13:55:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/BPCCaseReports_061318.asp53e2e7e7-3ce2-4e6d-85e1-dccb16995e79The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced that it has filed 12 disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio.Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:12:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJMayle_061318.aspe7375aa1-9a1c-41b6-b0dc-aba0af1fba88Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Christine E. Mayle served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case involving whether sports teams must pay tax on promotional items at a sporting event.Mon, 18 Jun 2018 13:31:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJZayas_061218.aspd6d91900-b9b2-4e0e-ac8a-a632cba28a7cFirst District Court of Appeals Judge Marilyn Zayas served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case involving whether police violated an Ohio man’s constitutional rights when searching and seizing marijuana candy in his car.Sun, 17 Jun 2018 12:29:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/ruleAmendAppellateCases_060518.asp38c989ca-330b-41ea-9dae-66abc8af7fe8The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment until July 5 on a proposed rule that would require appellate court cases to be randomly assigned to judges of that court.Sun, 10 Jun 2018 11:32:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/civilJustice_053118.asp94ef318a-e662-4604-83e8-5680dd3f720cOhioans deserve a civil legal process that can fairly and promptly resolve disputes, yet with runaway costs and delays, our civil justice system often fails to meet this standard.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:36:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJCunningham_052218.aspcfc349b6-6bbe-4644-bfb4-9ac869628f7dFirst District Court of Appeals Judge Penelope R. Cunningham served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case involving whether a medical malpractice lawsuit originally filed in Indiana was submitted too late in Ohio.Sun, 27 May 2018 13:44:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/ruleAmendCLEMagistrates_052118.aspa702bc99-7f58-41ed-8743-fabb7e20af8fThe Ohio Supreme Court announced today that amendments have been adopted requiring new magistrates to complete an orientation program within a 12-month-period and making changes to Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements for magistrates.Sat, 26 May 2018 14:50:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/grandJuryVideo_051618.asp84ad6208-c7a7-42a8-b87a-115d1d1e77b4The Ohio Supreme Court is releasing a new grand jury video and pamphlet available to all Ohio judges, courts, and schools as a way to educate potential grand jury members and the public.Mon, 21 May 2018 16:36:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/2018TechGrants_051418.aspb5a60aa2-e470-4dbc-bf57-5db93a49d86cOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor traveled to Athens, Gallia, Lawrence, and Vinton counties last week to award court technology grants.Sat, 19 May 2018 13:24:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/mootCourtCompetition_051018.asp401f203a-9948-4cda-8627-b1a7bfe05d07The best-of-the-best competitors faced off at the third annual high school moot court competition on Friday, May 4 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Tue, 15 May 2018 15:18:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJMyers_050818.aspc5ab63ea-88fb-4738-b88a-ba21d2098bf6First District Court of Appeals Judge Beth A. Myers served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case on whether oil and gas professionals are required to be licensed real estate brokers.Sun, 13 May 2018 16:29:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/electionPreview_050718.aspc0e4d93d-354a-4f29-853a-4d0c99288353Included on voters’ partisan ballots during Tuesday’s primary election are 132 judge seats located throughout Ohio.Sat, 12 May 2018 11:16:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/driverlessCars_050318.asp4421d74f-75b7-4311-8dfc-1d91a828af03The big auto companies are speeding up testing to get driverless cars on American roads.Tue, 08 May 2018 09:53:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/childWelfareSafety_042718.aspd1f10ca1-7b8f-45f4-be26-475014491aefThe Ohio Supreme Court’s Children and Families Section invited judges, prosecutors, child welfare agencies, and experts to a recent forum to try to improve collaboration in child welfare cases.Wed, 02 May 2018 14:30:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/OJMAAward_042518.asp79349a59-e6c4-4960-bd63-29eab04c1befThe Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial & Education Services Division was the recipient of the 2018 Award of Excellence from the Ohio Jury Management Association (OJMA).Mon, 30 Apr 2018 14:55:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/visitingJudges_042418.aspfc183c98-88cc-4d7c-85ab-e438c5324cc5Three appeals court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today, in cases involving whether a trial court has jurisdiction to enforce its injunction against red light cameras and whether a bank can foreclose on a house without a federally required face-to-face meeting with the borrower.Sun, 29 Apr 2018 16:17:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/putnamOffSite_041718.aspdfd1cb0e-27c1-4914-8cee-7dd3c73a44c5Hundreds of Putnam County students watched the 75th edition of Ohio Supreme Court oral arguments when the Court’s Off-Site program visited Ottawa.Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:29:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/bairdPresentation_040418.aspcce7721b-6281-4dee-a247-dbbc6c2c78e3Vassar College Professor and neuroscientist Abigail Baird told a roomful of Ohio judges how science can explain why teenagers end up in trouble — and in the Ohio court system.Mon, 09 Apr 2018 10:57:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/judCollegeCourses_032918.asp9212ccd4-6ada-491f-8e16-6aa566475ba1From opioids and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to legal advice and ethics, Ohio judges and court staff are learning from new courses online.Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:55:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/Heroes_032618.asp313dc3b6-383d-410f-805e-6be629aff154A consortium of state agencies gathered at a local conference aimed at helping end the cycle of domestic abuse for Ohio children.Sat, 31 Mar 2018 15:30:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/magistrateOrientation_031418.aspd51d7060-0c68-4021-a1ca-c0307265b45fIt’s not easy transitioning from the bar to the bench.Mon, 19 Mar 2018 11:33:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/MATConference_030918.aspef6f6b96-392d-4b32-86eb-a3aee328511eAs the opioid crisis spins out of control in Ohio, local courts and mental health agencies came together at the State Library of Ohio to train criminal justice professionals on how to safely incorporate medication assisted treatment in drug courts.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 14:36:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/juvCtPartners_030718.aspd3245d6f-2813-4d31-8c10-44397fc404b3When Christopher Loos was a kid in foster care, he used to rap – or converse – regularly with court and children’s services staff. Now 20 and on his own, he performs rap – the musical variety – and recently showed his talents to the staffers from his youth.Mon, 12 Mar 2018 09:59:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/mcnicolAppointment_030218.asp09ce47a0-b9ee-4530-8673-aec6c40686ceColumbiana County assistant prosecutor Timothy J. McNicol will soon be on the other side of the bench after his appointment today by Gov. John Kasich to the Columbiana County Municipal Court.Wed, 07 Mar 2018 17:17:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/clarettBHM_022818.asp4d49cc43-4899-477f-9415-f99b3500b591The theme of redemption was at the heart of a speech delivered by former Ohio State football great Maurice Clarett, the keynote speaker at the Ohio Supreme Court’s Black History Month event.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 18:49:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJSadlerCallahanKlatt_022718.asp92775779-cdbe-4cf0-a2cf-da229912b0e9Three appeals court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today on a case involving the constitutionality of charging an adult for illegally possessing firearms based on a juvenile offense.Sun, 04 Mar 2018 21:48:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/inDepth/2018/lifeInLaw_022618.aspf1b45806-ba4c-4ea7-ad9e-a863e7b1341bThe paths into the legal profession are many. In honor of Black History Month, several African-American attorneys and judges shared their inspirations and talked about life in the law.Sat, 03 Mar 2018 17:48:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2018/GovtActionForum_021618.asp91024ab1-d1ae-43eb-a3c3-9ca926f93fbdOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor welcomed 30 government and history teachers from around the state to the Thomas. J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:29:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJHarsha_021418.asp20f6895e-45c9-42f1-86ab-03bc445c37d3Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge William H. Harsha served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today to hear oral arguments in a civil case involving whether a city failed to maintain a public road.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 20:51:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/VJGwin_021318.asp0aba083c-1758-438f-b1e9-b74521fdeafeFifth District Court of Appeals Judge W. Scott Gwin served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today to hear oral arguments in the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow case.Mon, 19 Feb 2018 00:12:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/elderCare_021318.asp6884e941-1335-425c-bdec-6739366d460fOhio is at the forefront of a program aimed at helping resolve family disputes when it comes to taking care of their elderly loved ones.Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:11:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/ruleAmendAdminJudge_021218.asp99747eed-387d-4160-a273-350e40bc68ecThe Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comment until March 14 on proposed amendments concerning the designation or election of an administrative judge in a multi-division municipal court.Sat, 17 Feb 2018 22:37:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/CCJConference_020118.aspa9431d0f-59c2-4bc3-902c-1965dae5da91With an average of 12 Ohioans dying each day of drug overdoses, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor addressed the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) in Henderson, Nevada, this week to talk about the fight from a legal perspective.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:35:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/degenaroAppointment_012518.asp936e94a6-9eba-4a09-977d-cffc3f7185b2Mary DeGenaro, appointed as the 159th justice of the Ohio Supreme Court by Gov. John R. Kasich, was sworn in today by Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor for a term beginning Sunday.Wed, 31 Jan 2018 03:49:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2018/whiteAppointment_012418.aspc52a9afd-f722-46cd-a2a6-d9e98114a113Gov. John Kasich appointed Robert C. White of LaGrange (Lorain County) to serve as a judge on the Elyria Municipal Court. His term begins Feb. 6, 2018.Tue, 30 Jan 2018 00:44:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/macedonianScholars_121517.asp2b906e8a-a4c4-4b35-b239-157c9cd9886dOhio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer welcomed a group of judges, journalists, and legal experts from Macedonia this week.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 01:24:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/newJudgeOrientation_121217.aspe1c5f9bf-8e3d-4731-a949-803619169229Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor welcomed 53 judges to the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center this week.Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:00:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/oneillStatement_111717.aspc5358fdc-66ca-4786-8ba1-cef80cdfd687Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor of the Supreme Court of Ohio issued this statement today: “I condemn in no uncertain terms Justice O’Neill’s Facebook post. No words can convey my shock.This gross disrespect for women shakes the public’s confidence in the integrity of the judiciary.”Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:42:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/judicialElection_110817.asp556112b5-4dfb-4f3b-9d63-56c7f0a483f2On an Election Day when voters in 52 Ohio counties elected 109 municipal court judges, eight challengers beat incumbent judges in Butler, Cuyahoga, Lucas, and Summit counties.Tue, 14 Nov 2017 08:36:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/masonDiscipline_102517.asp769c3540-04cf-4539-aeb4-379184d3110fThe Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether a former Cuyahoga Common Pleas judge should be disbarred from practicing law for life.Tue, 31 Oct 2017 03:16:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/mariettaFrackingCase_102317.asp7b07b865-d9c0-4c16-9090-841ed29332baMarietta was the setting for Ohio Supreme Court oral arguments on the controversial practice known as fracking.Sun, 29 Oct 2017 06:10:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/JVCProfiles_100417.asp183fbf4d-cafd-4c72-9437-f538deddfa4eOhio voters can use Judicial Votes Count, the state’s only nonpartisan, statewide judicial election resource, to learn more about municipal court candidates before casting their ballots in the November general election.Tue, 10 Oct 2017 07:38:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/AJAConference_091417.asp02f44bb3-47d8-44bd-a151-c74881a00179Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor kicked off the American Judges Association conference in Cleveland this week by talking about the ongoing impact that court fines, fees, and bails have on communities, especially low-income defendants.Wed, 20 Sep 2017 07:51:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/VJRobb_091217.asp28a20b4f-372f-4d86-8ad5-c116bf99cc38A Youngstown appeals court judge served in a temporary capacity today on the Ohio Supreme Court.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:37:21 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/kurfessAward_090817.asp2e47ced6-a096-4953-b1b5-998550bb6ec4Former Wood County Judge Charles Kurfess received the 2017 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence last week during the two-day meeting of the Ohio Judicial Conference in Columbus.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 05:28:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/sojSpeech_090117.asp99799914-7868-4a7c-99a9-547d9acd4e5cIn the wake of the shooting of Jefferson County Judge Joseph Bruzzese, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor reminded judges of the real potential for violence they can face just doing their jobs.Thu, 07 Sep 2017 07:35:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/vaughnAppointment_082517.asp24450e4d-fbc1-4c82-8f6f-891f0ef84894South Charleston (Clark County) lawyer Robert Vaughn will leave his job as associate professor and assistant university counsel at Cedarville University and take the bench on the Clark County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division.Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:59:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/oconnorClevelandMarshall_082317.aspb11ef736-a65b-4d32-ad59-d20cebc4f2b6Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor headed back to her alma mater at Cleveland Marshall School of Law to encourage students to get out of their academic comfort zone.Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:03:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/bruzzeseStatement_082117.aspf3e566c3-7500-4514-95ec-0a0f99e490f5Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor issued the following statement today on the shooting in Steubenville of Jefferson County Common Pleas Court Judge Joseph J. Bruzzese Jr.Sun, 27 Aug 2017 07:56:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/globalDelegates_082117.asp4900b99d-5283-4af7-aae5-7e95dd4c0467A pair of international legal delegates toured the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center as part of what’s called the Columbus International Program’s “Rule of Law.”Sun, 27 Aug 2017 02:45:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/oconnorNCSCCCJ_081017.aspee51adab-cdf7-4da5-a483-b0ae59d3d2a8Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor has been elected president of the Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and chair of the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) Board of Directors.Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:23:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/mariettaFrench_080717.asp70724981-cbcf-4d25-b38e-14478310c28aAs bagpipes played in Marietta, members of the Southeastern Ohio chapters of the Sons of the Revolution celebrated a full presentation of colors.Sun, 13 Aug 2017 06:57:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/ruleAmendPJAJ_073117.asp86375eb5-149a-48ea-9adc-49fc9a3169d4Under rule changes adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court, local courts can set longer terms for presiding and administrative judges.Sun, 06 Aug 2017 03:01:40 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/capizzi_071117.asp1c688788-ee09-4225-8559-75bc90cc8bd2When Judge Tony Capizzi isn’t handing down verdicts in the kitchen, he has his hands full offering tough love from the bench.Mon, 17 Jul 2017 07:10:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/brudzinskiAppt_071017.asp595b02cc-f3ff-4af1-b1e2-eb1d49255038Attorney Daniel L. Brudzinski will become Judge Brudzinski two weeks from today after his appointment to the Fremont Municipal Court on July 7 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 16 Jul 2017 02:15:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/OCMCReport_070617.aspbe410e64-db68-468b-ae49-2564c71a1dd9The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission’s judicial committee has issued a final report containing four recommendations with one centered on grand juries.Wed, 12 Jul 2017 02:50:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/VJKlatt_062017.aspd0c7e0a3-54e2-4197-9650-3541e663eb99A Columbus appeals court judge served in a temporary capacity today on the Ohio Supreme Court.Mon, 26 Jun 2017 04:47:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/perryCoMuni_061317.asp9e956f4c-4f36-4fb2-8ab1-1389112f9dddPerry County voters will cast ballots in the November general election for the first Perry County Municipal Court judge, as Gov. John Kasich signed into law today a bill creating the court.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:32:39 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2017/eFiling_061217.aspa26dbf5a-2866-4929-b7e3-8f9a36457738His anxiety never reached panic level, but Cuyahoga County assistant prosecutor Daniel T. Van sweated through some close calls when filing paper documents with the Ohio Supreme Court.Sun, 18 Jun 2017 07:55:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/cuyahogaPodcast_060817.asp0b4dfc48-0684-4925-a8d9-6eb374baf41cThe Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court has started a regular podcast available for streaming and downloading on the court’s website.Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:35:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/wellsMckenneyAppointments_060517.asp6ae0585f-a79e-4925-accb-bfef67f6f710Gov. John R. Kasich filled two vacancies on Summit County courts on June 2.Sun, 11 Jun 2017 06:02:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/newJudgeOrientation_060117.asp51d2f23a-525b-4f02-8b66-0722bc4f3024From the bar to the bench, the journey to becoming a judge can be daunting.Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:49:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/howardAppointment_053017.asp7271c9c8-edaa-4f5c-8490-867b9e917dd5Middletown defense attorney Melynda Cook Howard was appointed by Gov. John R. Kasich on May 26 to the Middletown Municipal Court.Mon, 05 Jun 2017 04:20:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/mayVJs_051817.aspfae2b047-bca5-4793-9f86-2a6d396e0bf8Three district appeals court judges served in a temporary capacity this month on the Ohio Supreme Court.Wed, 24 May 2017 02:20:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/mootCourt_051017.asp33129843-7e6c-437f-9a15-338ec3d289a4A group of distinguished judges and attorneys heard ten high Schools face off last week at the Ohio Moot Court Competition.Tue, 16 May 2017 08:23:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/hartAppointment_050917.aspb7e5290b-2104-48e7-b50e-6b7e7d4dd5b8A Fremont Municipal Court judge will become the newest Sandusky County Common Pleas Court judge after his appointment on May 8 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Mon, 15 May 2017 04:42:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/UTLawCommencement_050417.asp6ac4b313-b5b6-4ea0-9279-54884ce41b43Lucas County Common Pleas Court Judge Myron C. Duhart will deliver the keynote address at the University of Toledo College of Law’s commencement at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Thompson Student Union Auditorium.Wed, 10 May 2017 05:07:56 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/primaryElection_050317.aspb65e124b-83ef-4134-a30e-522096d55790Seven communities across the state held contested races for municipal court judgeships in primaries May 2.Tue, 09 May 2017 04:57:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/favreauSpotlight_050217.asp9397e1b2-dea0-47fe-b6a3-4709fd35a996Judge Dan Favreau wears one robe, but he wears many hats in Morgan County.Mon, 08 May 2017 05:03:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/findlayAppt_042417.asp0861a581-d535-40ca-9dd5-4dc5c828950eGov. John R. Kasich appointed Alan D. Hackenberg on April 21 to serve as a judge on the Findlay Municipal Court.Sun, 30 Apr 2017 02:20:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/nagelAppointment_042017.aspa229216b-025a-4573-8c91-59f50a14df8bGov. John R. Kasich appointed a Fulton County assistant prosecutor on April 19 to a vacancy on the Fulton County Court Western District.Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:42:05 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/nationalResource_041717.aspe5818740-9301-41ba-a273-f49be2e1caffOhio trial courts have a new resource to turn to when confronted with high-profile cases.Sun, 23 Apr 2017 07:49:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/blaineAppointment_041217.aspfb21ee52-c878-4226-b9b6-f1c16f2b1f33Vandalia attorney Erik Blaine will become the newest Montgomery County Common Pleas Court judge on May 18 after his appointment on April 11 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:22:13 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/VJCarrGallagher_040417.asp7504dbc3-59c7-4ba5-bd92-8d595aa92eb5Two district appeals court judges served in a temporary capacity this week on the Ohio Supreme Court. One of the two judges heard oral arguments at the Supreme Court for the first time.Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:07:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/lanzingerAppointment_032017.aspaad73ad2-358c-4336-9244-50bbb273d977Barberton Municipal Court Judge Jill Flagg Lanzinger will become the newest Summit County Common Pleas Court judge on April 3 after her appointment on March 17 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 26 Mar 2017 02:57:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/olearyAppointment_031517.aspe6d762f1-5d3d-4d07-a879-a2350e023263The Director of the Cleveland Department of Building and Housing will fill a vacant judgeship on the Cleveland Housing Court after his appointment March 14 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 02:10:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/hartmanAppointment_031317.asp0753d207-a85e-48fc-9fd4-be395c55365bCincinnati lawyer Curt C. Hartman will join the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court a week from today after his appointment on March 10 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 19 Mar 2017 03:16:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/fischerOath_030217.asp01e50f84-11ed-4068-8526-0879765f71e2Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer took his ceremonial oath of office during a March 1 courtroom ceremony surrounded by family and friends.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 06:19:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/millerAppointment_022717.asp17a7a8e9-785e-47bd-9db6-585055331a19Gov. John R. Kasich on Feb. 24 filled the other vacancy on the First District Court of Appeals created by the election of two new Ohio Supreme Court justices.Sun, 05 Mar 2017 04:49:25 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/detersAppointment_022417.asp9eba474c-579f-4100-99b6-d44e94577203Gov. John R. Kasich appointed Cincinnati attorney Dennis P. Deters to the First District Court of Appeals on Feb. 23.Thu, 02 Mar 2017 08:53:14 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/starnAppointment_022217.aspe605ce7e-173b-4714-9abf-4b2f90a8a1f5A Hancock County judge will move from one bench for another after his appointment on Feb. 21 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 08:44:15 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2017/tippingScales_021417.asp7df23547-cc3c-464d-a748-894771462618The year 2016 marked a notable landmark for women in the ranks of law schools nationwide. For the first time, women who were enrolled in juris doctor programs outnumbered men.Mon, 20 Feb 2017 07:52:36 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/judicialAppointments_021317.aspf6d10cf7-3db4-49e7-b7d1-effb998d3af5Vacancies in courts in Akron and Shelby County were filled on Feb. 10 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 19 Feb 2017 12:38:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/dewineOath_021017.asp82ede9aa-a894-47f2-ab62-2a73420cae6fDuring a Feb. 9 Courtroom ceremony filled with family and friends, R. Patrick DeWine, the 158th Justice of Ohio Supreme Court, took his ceremonial oath of office.Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:41:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/visitingJudges_020917.aspc61bc71b-50b0-47de-b441-c21ad93925b3Four district appeals court judges served in a temporary capacity this week on the Ohio Supreme Court. Three of the judges heard oral arguments at the Supreme Court for the first time.Wed, 15 Feb 2017 12:21:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/lanzingerPortrait_020717.aspc7c14ba6-e23f-44c2-9fba-4de7787e5102At a courtroom ceremony on Feb. 6, the Ohio Supreme Court dedicated the portrait of former Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:47:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/howardAppointment_020617.asp3604a666-433e-456a-bc19-19c5c47c7719An acting Middletown Municipal Court judge was appointed to the Butler County Common Pleas Court on Feb. 3 by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 12 Feb 2017 12:31:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/benderGinocchioAppointments_013017.asp1db725d7-0f43-4f0e-88c3-4f40b9e28a24Two assistant county prosecutors will become judges on Feb. 6 after their appointment to the Hamilton County Municipal Court by Gov. John R. Kasich on Jan. 27.Sun, 05 Feb 2017 16:30:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/muniAssocOfficers_012517.asp20910410-6142-4f69-9a6a-72799b42e2a3Municipal and county court judges took the oath of office on Monday after being elected to leadership positions by the statewide membership of their association.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 14:11:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/kramigAppointment_012317.aspa409e22c-cbb5-4951-bccd-e0fc6e99483dA senior attorney in the economic crimes division of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will fill the vacancy on the Clermont County Municipal Court on Feb. 6 after his appointment by Gov. John Kasich on Jan. 20.Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:32:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/VJGallagherDelaney_011117.asp32d1ca8f-1ea6-4c90-bae5-13960d329775Two district appeals court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday and heard oral arguments in a case concerning a workers’ compensation claim by a Girl Scouts employee.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:28:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/VJBaldwin_011017.asp94efe055-a181-41d8-95fa-c9841d44106bFifth District Court of Appeals Judge Craig R. Baldwin served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday and heard oral arguments in a case concerning red-light cameras.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:43:13 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2017/unjustCosts_010917.aspd25efdbd-de2a-4570-b262-e8aa296d07bbThe lives of many poor, non-violent offenders have been upended and their futures jeopardized by unaffordable court fines, fees, and bailSun, 15 Jan 2017 22:10:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2017/mulfordAppointment_010317.aspdfed5e42-d496-4dd1-8f34-4863927ad732A Gallia County assistant prosecutor will fill the vacancy on the Gallipolis Municipal Court starting Jan. 16, 2017, after his appointment by Gov. John Kasich on Dec. 29, 2016.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 23:29:12 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/CPJAssocLeadership_122116.asp6c47cad9-df73-4edd-a036-af00b9e3106fCuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge David T. Matia will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2017 following his election earlier this month during the group’s annual winter conference.Tue, 27 Dec 2016 22:20:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/ruleAmendJudConduct_121916.aspa2eade8e-5b43-4985-b843-2dada8ca19fdThe Ohio Supreme Court announced today the adoption of several changes to the Code of Judicial Conduct, including an increase in judicial campaign contribution limits that take effect Jan. 1, 2017.Sun, 25 Dec 2016 23:44:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/pfeiferOJCDirector_120716.asp4bf1629e-54d1-48e5-8861-6d5f19258fefRetiring Ohio Supreme Court Justice Paul E. Pfeifer will join the Ohio Judicial Conference as its new executive director next year, the conference announced today.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:34:34 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/pfeiferOJCDirector_120716.asp724b899e-a85c-4698-bae0-ce979fad9ff0Retiring Ohio Supreme Court Justice Paul E. Pfeifer will join the Ohio Judicial Conference as its new executive director next year, the conference announced today.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:46:13 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/jacksonAppointment_120516.asp45ba99c5-fa09-44fe-a045-bfd288cc3affA Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court magistrate will fill the opening on the Cleveland Municipal Court after his appointment on Dec. 2 by Gov. John Kasich.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 03:09:59 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/pfeiferLanzinger_120516.asp8268ecc0-92d7-4b47-b781-5c3c8dd4fb18Two of Ohio’s longtime justices will say goodbye to the Supreme Court this month.Mon, 12 Dec 2016 02:56:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/juvJudgeAssoc_120216.asp9ce3a3b5-bdca-461f-805a-7a2dbf79496aErie County Juvenile Court Judge Robert C. DeLamatre took office Thursday as president of the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges for 2017.Fri, 09 Dec 2016 01:50:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/genElection2016_110916.aspa6bf86ac-cc42-4a49-a0a0-f44d0b378829Ohio voters elected a judge from the First District Court Appeals on Nov. 8 for an opening on the Ohio Supreme Court.Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:14:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/hydeAppointment_110716.asp10268bc3-6825-457e-99e8-c91ab2339719The opening on the Holmes County Municipal Court will be filled Nov. 18 when Andrew G. Hyde takes the bench. Gov. John Kasich appointed Hyde to the vacancy on Nov. 4.Mon, 14 Nov 2016 05:52:46 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/judCandidateSeminars_101916.aspb0d0083d-f56f-4066-8a56-fd9efbad8d31The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced the 2017 schedule of seminars for judicial candidates. The 2017 schedule includes three live seminars and two video replays.Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:14:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/judVotesCount_101416.asp9f78b9c5-aa19-48f6-bc6f-cd82ca628b8aProfiles of judicial candidates for county court seats have been added to the Judicial Votes Count website (http://www.judicialvotescount.org).Fri, 21 Oct 2016 03:48:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/chiefFedappt_101116.asp0d072aea-b58b-41ec-9056-a688e10065dcIn December, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will attend her first meeting of a national committee that studies the interplay of issues between federal and state courts and advises the policy-making body for the federal judiciary.Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:52:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/recordSealingBenchCard_100616.asp07f2d6be-09b5-4a6f-846e-d4ac8195fa61The Ohio Supreme Court today announced the availability of a bench card regarding sealing criminal records and the proper steps to take to waive fees for those who can’t afford to pay them.Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:41:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/frenchVideo_100316.aspc3e75d91-0f8d-46ca-b92f-37a1011d0095As the daughter of a schoolteacher, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French’s commitment to civic education in Ohio entails traveling to as many high schools as she can to speak with government students.Mon, 10 Oct 2016 05:14:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/OJCOfficers_092216.asp187c336b-f29d-4ba1-a81b-e0408a91c8d6After his election last week, Clermont County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge James A. Shriver will begin a two-year term as chair of the Ohio Judicial Conference on Oct. 1.Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:08:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/lanzingerOCLREAward_091916.asp#.V-AUZJ3D_cs8b6dae5d-5a22-46e4-8573-2a192b93d941Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger today received the Ohio Center for Law-Related Education (OCLRE) Founders’ Award for her significant contributions to the ideals and development of law-related education.Mon, 26 Sep 2016 06:38:12 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/SOJ_091516.asp063d5727-8949-4ef0-9c1b-f1a652c8dc74In the wake of continued fentanyl-related overdose deaths around the state, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today urged courts and probation departments statewide to screen for fentanyl use among offenders under their supervision.Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:28:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/ruleAmendPresidingAdminJudge_091216.asp3328f26d-ff3e-4dc6-9dbe-83e8edf5006cUnder proposed rule changes published today for public comment by the Ohio Supreme Court, local courts would be able to set longer terms for presiding and administrative judges.Mon, 19 Sep 2016 09:04:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/millerAppointment_090916.asp5cd60d33-cdd0-49fc-a499-a25acd19f50aHancock County prosecutor Mark C. Miller will become a judge on the Findlay Municipal Court on Sept. 23 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on Sept. 8 to fill a vacancy.Fri, 16 Sep 2016 04:39:18 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2016/ruleAmendMedMarijuana_083116.aspc7694fa9-0d30-4e0f-9bc8-6c410e4eab57The Ohio Supreme Court today announced a proposed amendment to the Rules of Professional Conduct clarifying the ethical responsibilities of lawyers under the state’s new medical marijuana law.Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:41:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/dowdObit_080416.asp72aab87a-5d01-451b-8e60-dcb67ef3a3a1Former Justice David D. Dowd Jr., who briefly served on the Ohio Supreme Court in the early 1980s, died today at the age of 87.Thu, 11 Aug 2016 11:16:39 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/bowlingObit_080116.asp3902a69c-8ad9-4283-b322-50d58ef5cf86Nearly four years after learning he had ALS, Lawrence County Common Pleas Court Judge D. Scott Bowling, 50, who founded the medical mission trip organization Jeremiah 38 Ministries with his wife Donna, died July 31.Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:34:35 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2016/judCollegeAnniversary_072616.aspf464a693-3ac9-4802-acdd-1e4ee387daf5Four decades ago, Ohio mandated education for its judges, and the Ohio Judicial College was born. This month marks the 40th anniversary.Tue, 02 Aug 2016 06:14:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/capizziNCJFCJ_072016.asp361a1a97-c32f-461e-9e09-c1450d1bd3e0Montgomery County Juvenile Court Judge Anthony Capizzi will serve as president-elect of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for 2016-17 after his election last week by the NCJFCJ Board of Directors.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:06:06 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/frenchAppt_062116.asp9c80541e-3bfd-4f24-931b-571d53d12ddcOhio Supreme Court Justice Judith L. French will serve a three-year term on an advisory committee of the federal judiciary’s national policy-making body after her appointment June 13 by U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.Tue, 28 Jun 2016 07:37:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/juvCourtBenchCard_061516.asp7d55d140-e3c9-448b-8a66-3cbc24b0176aThe Ohio Supreme Court today announced the availability of a bench card for costs, fees, fines, and restitution in juvenile court.Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:27:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/stevensonAppt_061316.asp3b9df75d-1dd3-4f44-a47d-6dafdb742095Scot A. Stevenson will become a judge on the Summit County Common Pleas Court on June 15 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on June 10 to fill a vacancy.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:13:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/capersAward_060316.aspc7696d12-5d64-40c2-bca5-fba2260a4e5dThe Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association bestowed its President’s Award on Ohio’s oldest living retired judge today at the bar’s annual meeting and inaugural luncheon.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 09:06:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/heekinAppt_060116.asp252c722a-c996-412f-9a15-a359d9001b15Thomas D. Heekin Jr. will become a judge on the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court on June 6 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on May 31 to fill a vacancy.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:04:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/VJMoore_053116.aspe8e84c53-a928-405e-aa15-fb3191e46f92Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Carla D. Moore served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in case concerning DNA post-conviction testing for a capital defendant.Tue, 07 Jun 2016 05:44:28 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/OvertimeRules_052716.aspfe987578-7df5-4b07-8096-c66b8ba6dcd4As with any other sector of the economy, the new overtime rules announced last week by the U.S. Department of Labor may affect employees working in Ohio’s court system.Fri, 03 Jun 2016 04:44:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/DYSfunding_052416.asp3c5c5e6e-4faf-467f-984e-26a5545ba09bIn an effort to reserve detention placement for certain youth, address challenges of troubled youth early, and improve detention services and conditions of confinement, the Ohio Department of Youth Services recently announced $1,628,804 in funding to assist 23 counties through the agency’s new Detention Alternatives and Enhancements Initiative.Tue, 31 May 2016 04:35:13 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2016/CNOReviewDigital_051116.aspaa05bd4f-f0da-4e98-86d5-a161eca83ec7Court News Ohio Review, a monthly print publication of the Office of Public Information of the Ohio Supreme Court bringing readers the latest in court news since 2012, will now be exclusively digital.Wed, 18 May 2016 10:20:05 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/BailPreTrialAdHoc_042916.aspfa5341f7-9163-4871-96ec-f8e4e4753db7Looking to reform pretrial services and bail in Ohio, an Ad Hoc committee of the Ohio Sentencing Commission discussed statewide practices yesterday with national consultants.Fri, 06 May 2016 05:41:15 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/VJKlattJensen_041916.asp7be5e17c-32d4-47a1-a141-6b66e55feba9Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge William A. Klatt and Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge James D. Jensen served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in two separate cases.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 06:02:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/colalucaThomasAppointment_041316.asp1150c079-8ad2-4f0e-a9e4-0b1e17c0d9d8Gov. John R. Kasich on April 12 filled vacancies on the Cleveland Municipal Court and the Franklin County Municipal Court.Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:52:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/afghanVisit_040616.asp4a446a62-8937-44f7-a7d1-bcfec3252fc8While the Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 5 about appeals in four cases, lawyers and one judge from Afghanistan were watching from the audience.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 08:15:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/schweikertRetirement_031816.asp514654c6-213f-4a25-bc6a-65a516c6a8d9Leading the Ohio Judicial Conference since 2006, executive director and retired Judge Mark R. Schweikert on April 1 will be retiring from his post. He said it was a privilege aiding Ohio’s judges.Fri, 25 Mar 2016 08:13:06 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/magistrateOrientation_031716.aspb3dcaaf1-733b-4ac6-9426-bb23e1f25b83Transitioning from the bar to the bench can be challenging, which is why nearly 40 new magistrates attended a three-day orientation course put on by the Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial College.Thu, 24 Mar 2016 05:40:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/electionRoundup_031616.asp516023d1-4462-461d-8003-48ce92624062Voters made selections during yesterday’s primary election for seats on the Ohio Supreme Court, state appeals courts, and common pleas courts.Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:02:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/sliwinskiCuyahoga_031516.asp98bd85b0-d225-473f-ac05-3548a9964bfdMichael R. Sliwinski, the Ohio Lottery Commission’s assistant legal counsel, will become a judge on the Cleveland Municipal Court on April 4 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on March 14 to fill a vacancy.Tue, 22 Mar 2016 02:26:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/stephensButlerCo_022516.asp51ddb7e9-10ee-419d-96ba-626b2c74ebf3Butler County Assistant Prosecutor Gregory S. Stephens will become a judge on the Butler County Common Pleas Court on March 14 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on Feb. 24 to fill a vacancy.Thu, 03 Mar 2016 03:27:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/VJLuperSchuster_022316.asp546f96f3-198d-49a4-9ba5-a5fa8790c3a6Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge Betsy Luper Schuster served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today to hear oral arguments in a lawyer malpractice case.Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:40:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/judgesSkype_021916.asp6e0520af-95e6-4e0d-a544-d9b9d9ae9e13In two offices half a world apart, judges in Cuyahoga County and Kyiv, Ukraine, met on Feb. 17 to discuss how their courts operate.Fri, 26 Feb 2016 07:08:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/finesFeesBailTF_020316.aspec42d126-2241-4604-83ed-5085268a980fThe country’s two national state court leadership associations have formed a National Task Force on Fines, Fees and Bail Practices to address the ongoing impact that court fines and fees and bail practices have on communities – especially the economically disadvantaged – across the United States.Wed, 10 Feb 2016 13:26:57 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/limaMunyAppt_012916.aspf796c6ff-abd7-4989-8e1d-15009f5e89b5David A. Rodabaugh, a former Lima law director, will join Judge Tammy K. Hursh on the city’s municipal court on Feb. 18 after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on Jan. 28 to fill a vacancy.Fri, 05 Feb 2016 08:35:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2016/grandJuryTF_012716.asp86ce0df9-622b-42c9-b417-508342f7afd2Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor announced today the formation of the Task Force to Examine Improvements to the Ohio Grand Jury System.Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:16:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/singerProfile_012616.aspb1e9abf0-6446-4852-b470-a9816665b1c1In her chambers at the Sixth District Court of Appeals building in Toledo, Judge Arlene Singer proudly displays her love of science fiction and baseball.Tue, 02 Feb 2016 11:26:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/AMCJOOfficers_012516.asp672c8556-6557-4075-ad80-8437d86ec218Municipal and county court judges took the oath of office today after being elected to leadership positions by the statewide membership of the Association of Municipal/County Judges of Ohio.Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:45:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2016/greatOhioanAward_010816.aspa21df2a6-ab95-4dc6-8ad4-153fd953c437The late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart has been named one of the “Great Ohioans.” Justice Stewart, professional golfer Jack Nicklaus, and industrialist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, are the 2016 honorees announced on Jan. 7 by the Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board and the Capitol Square Foundation.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 15:40:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/VAWAGrants_121715.asp681bc5f3-2cc8-408e-9ecf-1c16f8c7a594Two Ohio courts received federal grants that will enhance their domestic violence services. Painesville Municipal Court and Mahoning County Domestic Relations Court received nearly $100,000 in total funds from the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Formula Grant Program.Thu, 24 Dec 2015 19:07:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/mcMonagleAppointment_120715.aspdb9d2918-96ed-4a56-bc9d-2269b841fae8A former magistrate will become a new Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court judge starting on Jan. 4, 2016. Gov. John Kasich named Matthew A. McMonagle to sit on the bench and replace former Judge Lance T. Mason, who resigned.Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:03:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/landefeldAppointment_111815.asp56c88070-0417-4e23-9a04-b871ec915e1aDavid L. Landefeld, who won election on Nov. 3 to a full six-year term as a Fairfield County Municipal Court judge, will take his seat early after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on Nov. 17.Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:35:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/electionResults_110415.aspd150ee03-1791-4d7a-8bdd-e915df7de472Voters in 29 Ohio counties yesterday selected municipal court judges. Of the 58 judicial races on the Nov. 3 ballot, 21 (36 percent) were contested with two or more candidates and 37 (64 percent) were uncontested.Wed, 11 Nov 2015 21:55:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/dorrianProfile_102715.asp18f7011f-a6eb-4518-ab4f-dc9580acec37Judge Julia Dorrian has nearly 12 years of service on the bench, with the last four and a half years being at the Tenth District Court of Appeals in Franklin County.Tue, 03 Nov 2015 17:11:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/judCandidateSeminars_101415.aspc286afcd-a82c-4064-8541-e63b1d36b2eeOhio Judicial candidates who seek election in 2016 must attend a campaign practices seminar and will have their first opportunity to satisfy this requirement on Dec. 3.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:08:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/adrineDVAward_100715.asp69840074-f017-4e66-8c67-45b1bec4db2bThe Ohio Domestic Violence Network (ODVN) today presented Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Ronald Adrine with the 2015 Croucher Family Award for Outstanding Leadership.Wed, 14 Oct 2015 19:20:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/legalAid_091015.aspd1a6f7e5-e4ef-4503-8560-5597dbd7a800There’s a lack of money to support low-income individuals who need legal aid. What to do about that and how to remove other barriers for access to the civil justice system provoked a discussion at the Columbus Metropolitan Club where Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French said it’s not just about providing a lawyer to those who can’t afford one.Thu, 17 Sep 2015 22:10:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/moyerAward_090315.aspb31015ae-b316-40f8-a3bf-ccec594dd27eFormer Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Richard M. Markus and former Stark County Probate Court Judge R. R. Denny Clunk were honored today as recipients of the 2015 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence at the Ohio Judicial Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus.Thu, 10 Sep 2015 22:47:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/SOJ_090315.aspbcec3f6c-20b1-4bfb-8fe8-1109022af1d2Delivering her State of the Judiciary Address in front of nearly 350 judges, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor spoke to what Ohioans expect of their judiciary and reviewed the many programs and activities judges are engaged in to improve the quality of life in Ohio.Thu, 10 Sep 2015 20:20:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/JVCWebsite_090115.asp52a7355f-4aaf-4193-ba80-19e8787f6bc1The first statewide judicial voter education website – JudicialVotesCount.org – launched today to provide Ohioans with information about all of the 2015 judicial races.Tue, 08 Sep 2015 17:12:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/tornichioAppointment_090115.asp65bf7696-dec1-423d-addc-8b7711c7d4f0Gov. John Kasich appointed Adolfo A. Tornichio of Beavercreek on Monday to fill a vacancy on the Greene County Juvenile Court. Tornichio will take the bench on Oct. 1.Tue, 08 Sep 2015 16:32:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/arredondoAppointment_082615.aspfbbc937e-d8fa-4bfe-ae57-980251b5b81bNext month, a magistrate will become a judge on the Lorain County Common Pleas Court bench. Gov. John Kasich appointed Michele Silva Arredondo to fill the seat left by Judge James M. Burge, who resigned.Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:38:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/voterAwareness_082115.aspeac3f234-9d19-433c-8107-bff9b4b0b09aOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor laid out her plan to make judicial votes count by raising voters’ awareness about judicial candidates to members of the Columbus Metropolitan Club on Aug. 19.Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:55:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/BPCAdvisoryOpinion_081015.asp044d09b1-4e51-4a54-8168-47f9552bf9a1Ohio judges who perform civil marriages may not ethically refuse to perform civil marriages involving same-sex couples while continuing to perform marriages involving opposite-sex couples.Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:07:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/judicialCLE_080315.aspaece15d2-f33d-4175-90d9-91861e45a500The Ohio Supreme Court has adopted a new way for judges to earn judicial continuing legal education (CLE) credit.Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/mcCarthyAppointment_072315.asp7155c39c-7763-4c17-988f-0df730a97617A familiar face in the central Ohio legal field will sit as the new Franklin County Municipal Court judge starting July 27. Gov. John Kasich appointed Sean V. McCarthy, who most recently served as a judge on the Franklin County Common Pleas Court .Thu, 30 Jul 2015 20:48:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/aubryJudicialProfile_070915.aspda482d3c-d247-4e5b-96f4-69136abfa1e9“Sometimes I feel like the mom who’s got all these children tugging at her dress wanting your attention,” Judge Kathleen “Kate” Aubry said.Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:26:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/beattyWELD_070715.aspfec2ba46-b65c-4bc2-a3eb-0748ed6e85e3Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Laurel A. Beatty has been named one of Women for Economic and Leadership Development’s (WELD) 2016 Women WELDing the Way honorees.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:00:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/OSBABoardJudges_070615.asp62a8558a-4fc8-461c-a9a3-45f41f4a7c35Four judges are among the newest members of the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) Board of Governors.Mon, 13 Jul 2015 23:07:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/sentencingIssues_070115.asp36756e2b-6d3f-4d2d-a667-305e1475aedaRecent Ohio Supreme Court decisions on sentencing for multiple offenses and the pending passage of a law extending the statute of limitations for rape will present challenges for trial court judges, a Cleveland appeals court judge said.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:36:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/genderNeutralGuide_062615.asp4ab65487-e448-418e-924d-d5f11f1f9f5fThe Ohio Supreme Court issued an order today to provide some guidance to Ohio’s courts governing references to familial relationship terms found in the Rules of Superintendence for the Courts of Ohio and related forms and the Uniform Domestic Relations Forms found in the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 23:33:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/daughertyAppointment_062515.aspe27715ce-2fec-463e-a25f-1eb403f2552fGov. John Kasich today appointed the New Vienna and Clarksville solicitor/prosecutor to fill a judicial vacancy on the Clinton County Municipal Court.Fri, 03 Jul 2015 00:30:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/gilbAppointment_062415.aspa4f5fe01-1648-4363-9062-af1f361d7807Gov. John Kasich today appointed a former State Representative and Mason City Councilman to fill a judicial vacancy on the Warren County Common Pleas Court.Thu, 02 Jul 2015 00:23:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/VJdeGenaro_062315.aspbc049ebb-63b0-4d6e-b7ca-a205dd28dfb6Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge Mary DeGenaro today served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court.Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:23:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/CMBAAwards_060515.asp9344002b-af8e-4463-9709-ff233f129f7bTwo northeast Ohio judges were honored today by the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association (CMBA) at its annual meeting and inaugural luncheon.Fri, 12 Jun 2015 22:22:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/guardianshipRules_052915.asp7b6cd973-4b6b-4434-a4b0-bd9c1a573fdeA video scenario highlights the educational coursework being developed by the Supreme Court’s Ohio Judicial College to help those who serve as adult guardians with new requirements under rules that take effect on June 1.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 16:34:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/serrottAward_051515.asp9b147ff1-0bc3-4708-bff1-e47df49c91cbFranklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Mark A. Serrott has been awarded the 2015 George E. Tyack Award for Judicial Excellence by the Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ).Fri, 22 May 2015 16:39:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/crimCodeCommittee_051415.aspa7daa3fe-fae8-43a7-86eb-d9e4fc34ca94When Ohio lawmakers passed a bill last year that would examine the state’s criminal laws, the Criminal Justice Recodification Committee was formed.Thu, 21 May 2015 19:49:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/judicialPrimary_050615.asp57815dc5-f8b0-48b7-bf2c-557b49d89d8aA four-way race for the vacant Clinton County Municipal Court judgeship highlighted a relatively quiet primary election night Tuesday for the state’s judiciary.Wed, 13 May 2015 23:38:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/qualifiedInterpreters_050615.aspf489a1ff-114c-4409-b0c7-1c81b986fbc2Ohio judges on Tuesday were reminded about the court rules and laws for appointing qualified interpreters for people who don’t speak English or are deaf or hard of hearing.Wed, 13 May 2015 16:20:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/DVTraining_050515.aspd5052f33-cd5f-414a-9f77-5a6a8ac9cb7eJudges who preside over cases for Ohio’s youngest citizens recently participated in the first two Safe and Together Regional training seminars in Dayton and Columbus.Tue, 12 May 2015 18:01:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/lawDay_043015.aspd6c7e77c-1aec-4db3-a3ff-5db774cc1e39Since President Dwight Eisenhower established the first Law Day in 1958, May 1 commemorates the country’s pledge to the rule of law.Thu, 07 May 2015 16:52:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/finalTable_042315.asp1a18638d-1a37-4b53-8678-2af02c54d88bHe likes presidential history. He likes poker. So for former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Herb Brown one way to explore the hypothetical interaction between some of history’s most influential and controversial presidents is to put them together at the poker table where the stakes are high.Thu, 30 Apr 2015 22:27:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/herbertAward_042115.aspfc1485c8-27a1-4ba2-8ac1-bc1824240b3aFranklin County Municipal Court Judge Paul Herbert today received a national award from the U.S. Department of Justice in recognition of his efforts in combating the human trafficking cycle.Tue, 28 Apr 2015 22:02:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/berkowitzAppointment_041015.aspade8e880-5ddf-4dcf-b957-f7641410d18aA Hamilton County assistant prosecutor will sit on the bench for the first time.Fri, 17 Apr 2015 22:54:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/fieldsAppointment_041015.asp3ad8cb23-01df-46bf-9175-3af4bccd83acJames A. Fields will join Judge Patrick N. Harris on the Fairfield County Municipal Court on April 30 after Gov. John R. Kasich appointed Fields Thursday to the bench.Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:59:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/sickler_daviesAppointments_040615.aspe52e31f3-8f80-4ca6-9055-bac1c893365bTwo individuals with judicial experience were appointed to judgeships on Friday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 16:29:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/fergusonAppointment_040215.asp34b2bbf3-6e34-421b-bb3c-8badb45f8867On April 13, Lisa K. Ferguson will become the newest judge on the Jefferson County Court, after her appointment on Tuesday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:29:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/lombardiAppointment_032515.asp37aeb033-0d4b-4fc2-bb35-026299affc5bGov. John Kasich appointed an Akron attorney to fill a judicial vacancy on the Akron Municipal Court.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 17:51:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/difrancoAppointment_032415.asp308951be-d24c-4d08-99f7-cdbf512daf30Carl L. DiFranco will begin his service as Conneaut Municipal Court judge on April 6, after his appointment on Monday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:19:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/deanAppointment_031215.asp83ddd8e8-a85e-497d-9a80-f41416e183b7A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Ohio House member will take the bench on March 23 after his appointment today by Gov. John Kasich to the Bedford Municipal Court.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 23:59:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/VJRice_031115.asp5843761d-f98b-4ba2-a509-77cd1aae863eEleventh District Court of Appeals Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice today served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court.Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:52:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/mcCarthyShanahanAppts_030915.asp231fd15f-91f0-41ff-97d3-1180cbd434a4Gov. John Kasich appointed a municipal judge and an attorney to assume new roles.Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:17:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/stautbergAppointment_030615.aspbc7c83b5-ee35-49f4-89b6-984b1862c083A Cincinnati attorney will sit on the bench for the first time as the newest member of the First District Court of Appeals.Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:48:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/womenBench_030315.asp49ca5479-5939-4a82-8cbf-45f7018c784fNow in its fifth year with four women on the bench, Ohio’s Supreme Court continues its longest consecutive streak with a female majority.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 23:01:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/courtRoundtables_030215.asp92611a69-4e9c-4539-b8b1-8b49d37a1c7aA program established by the Ohio Supreme Court as a way for judges, magistrates, and other court personnel to get together to share ideas and concerns will begin a new round of meetings in 2015.Mon, 09 Mar 2015 21:55:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/leutholdAppointment_022715.aspc191469a-3f5a-4b68-9dc5-672a1c8ccfd0The last name is the same, but a different Leuthold will become judge of the Crawford County Municipal Court on March 30.Sat, 07 Mar 2015 00:04:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/NCSCSurvey_022415.aspb611543c-b672-4cbe-82f3-c597cd3f80f9Voters continue to have more confidence in the court system than any other branch of government, according to a national survey released by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC).Tue, 03 Mar 2015 21:38:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2015/judicialCouples_021315.aspec68e10d-4d18-4c5d-a695-4ee69cb1eb3aA mutual love of the law can be a catalyst to romantic relationships as many in the legal profession go from law school or law firms to the altar.Sat, 21 Feb 2015 00:48:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/amatoAppointment_020515.asp74047cb0-9144-4831-ba45-af1db4ec825eA northeast Ohio attorney becomes a first-time judge on Monday. Gov. John Kasich appointed Wellsville resident C. Chris Amato to serve on the Columbiana County Municipal Court.Fri, 13 Feb 2015 05:28:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/judicialAppointments_020315.aspbe963452-6558-40b8-bd97-9ef259c2e3f4Three attorneys will become judges for the first time after Gov. John Kasich appointed them to serve on separate municipal courts.Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:53:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/judicialAppointments_020215.aspbcf55dab-6350-4fce-97dd-4534238f4b62New faces will soon sit on three Ohio municipal courts.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 01:18:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/voterEducation_012915.asp950dc25d-a435-4ffe-82c7-599deb8d6dd5The biggest reason Ohioans say they don’t vote for judges is because they don’t know enough about the candidates.Fri, 06 Feb 2015 03:06:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/diGiacomoAppointment_012815.asp43d528a6-c399-48db-8324-059737f290bcAshtabula attorney Laura M. DiGiacomo will take over as judge on the Ashtabula Municipal Court on Feb. 17.Thu, 05 Feb 2015 05:09:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/juryPrep_011615.asp680bf463-bdfb-47c8-9952-7cb1daa46f5eFor Ohioans called to jury duty who may have questions about their role in the courtroom, an informative new video is now available.Sat, 24 Jan 2015 03:59:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/constitutionConvention_011515.aspcec8d6fa-da59-4124-8c3c-daa5a92db2b3Ohio judicial races get lost compared to more heavily funded and media driven presidential, and gubernatorial campaigns, but are no less important to Ohioans, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor told a statewide commission Thursday.Fri, 23 Jan 2015 12:08:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/frenchKennedyCeremony_011415.aspe70d376c-714f-4c25-bfe8-dbc7748f1c4cOhio Supreme Court Justices Sharon L. Kennedy and Judith L. French were honored today in front of nearly 300 family and friends during a traditional swearing-in ceremony at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus.Thu, 22 Jan 2015 13:45:15 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2015/frenchKennedyOath_010715.aspfc138956-c833-4c1c-97e3-66055a02c794The traditional swearing-in ceremony for two Ohio Supreme Court justices is scheduled next week.Thu, 15 Jan 2015 10:32:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/cuyahogaCoVetCt_123114.aspd91644e4-b4ca-4006-98e9-b91b11c79487The new year will be the start of a new specialized docket just for felony defendants who are military veterans in Cuyahoga County.Thu, 08 Jan 2015 08:26:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/ruleAmendJudConduct_122214.aspe83c36d4-4282-4418-9b26-cef47a5a359eThe Ohio Supreme Court deleted a portion of the judicial conduct rule on campaign standards and communications based on a ruling in a case from September.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 10:46:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/burchfieldAppointment_122214.aspde2c1689-92e8-464b-8bd7-11a87313cdafVan Wert attorney Martin D. Burchfield is likely to remember Groundhog Day 2015 for a long time.Tue, 30 Dec 2014 08:11:26 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judgeBozza_121714.asp104427b6-4416-4d55-883a-b0732e7e891aIn an effort to provide support for parents and guardians whose loved ones are addicted to opiates, one Lyndhurst Municipal Court judge offers a place of compassion.Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:32:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/beyondBorder_121114.asp64e1859e-e9b0-4feb-93f1-0eeacb576afcJeovani left the only home he’s ever known and traveled thousands of miles to come to Ohio.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 10:55:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judicialCandidates_121014.aspc33fb565-24ca-480c-aeaa-6efe27acacfdIn 2015, Ohio voters will elect municipal court judges. Candidates for those positions should be aware of upcoming deadlines and requirements.Thu, 18 Dec 2014 11:59:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/federalDrugCt_120514.asp63498a7c-0f0a-4311-8e2c-1e225bf5db8eMore than 42 percent of parents who come in contact with Ohio’s child protective services have identified substance abuse issues, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.Sat, 13 Dec 2014 13:56:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/OAJCPOfficers_120414.asp4ac03473-712c-428a-b602-e076014b1920New officers of the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges (OAJCP) were sworn in today by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 17:49:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/OCPJAOfficers_120414.aspffa0023d-fba0-43e0-9a5f-b3ecf6f02bb7Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge Guy L. Reece II will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2015.Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:07:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/nationalAdoption_112114.asp305b631e-5958-4399-a753-2413f07ae26eIt’s not every day that you see in a courtroom balloons, cookies, and lots of people with smiles on their faces, but that’s exactly what the day called for in Franklin County Probate Court as 15 children were adopted as part of a National Adoption Day event.Sat, 29 Nov 2014 16:50:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/happening/2014/ADBuenger_111814.asp9344771c-d748-4fbc-8f02-a23fae6d8fe4The Ohio Supreme Court today named Michael L. Buenger as Administrative Director effective Jan. 5, 2015.Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:21:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/compensationBill_111714.aspdc0b6e05-d559-4ee7-acc8-80798fadd08eOhio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today praised State Rep. Gerald L. Stebelton, the Ohio Council of County Officials, and the Ohio Judicial Conference for their work to introduce a bill calling for pay raises for state and local elected officials, including judges.Tue, 25 Nov 2014 20:51:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/cuyahogaVeteransCt_111414.asp27b535cc-d304-4d80-88e6-7bfc98067d43During the week that the nation paused to honor its military veterans, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas judges voted to create a Veterans Court.Sat, 22 Nov 2014 19:09:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/constitutionalCommittee_111314.asp16e980c3-429f-4ada-b581-52b5c14a596eThe Only Ohio Supreme Court justice to have ruled on all four iterations of the landmark public school funding case said any proposal to remove judicial oversight of the state’s school funding methods would be a mistake and he would vocally oppose it.Sat, 22 Nov 2014 02:01:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/harshaProfile_111214.asp9148ff05-6e50-4ebd-814f-2f7461067b7aFor more than 25 years, Judge William Harsha has sat on the Fourth District Court of Appeals bench.Fri, 21 Nov 2014 00:42:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judElectionResults_110514.asp0affd4f0-ddfa-4520-b96d-bf4b445254c0Ohio voters decided to return two Ohio Supreme Court justices to the bench.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:21:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judicialElectionPreview_102714.aspf6a96c37-111e-47ee-81d3-c6e818dd1bc0The November 4 election will have more than 200 judgeships decided across Ohio.Wed, 05 Nov 2014 00:41:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/cuyahogaCoDrugCt_102314.asp10eefc91-e88c-4a0d-aaf7-00a2671963c7Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas is adding a second drug court in 2015.Fri, 31 Oct 2014 21:18:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/mahoningCourtGrant_102014.asp7c93c396-3c0a-4df7-8e62-5f85faf6b9c7More than one in three middle school students report gangs in their schools, according to a 2010 study conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.Wed, 29 Oct 2014 01:22:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/drugCourt_101714.aspd223e167-bf30-485d-a0ed-0e54631a5836The Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas now has research to back up claims that its drug court works.Sun, 26 Oct 2014 03:27:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/actingJudgeReimburse_100214.asp8a69eb16-2bb1-41fb-9c2b-41004dbc896aUnder a new state law, the Ohio Supreme Court can now reimburse counties for a portion of the compensation paid to acting judges appointed to serve on municipal and county courts.Fri, 10 Oct 2014 22:44:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/cubbonCapitolHill_093014.asp40e843cc-2e48-48d4-bdb6-6b4f6f1d3e79The rate of juvenile incarceration is steeply declining in Toledo thanks to the collaborative effort among the courts, schools, mental health providers, and department of youth services.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 20:47:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/asburyBOC_092914.asp8be540b8-fa6f-48de-bc1b-8543430d8dc1Dublin attorney D. Allan Asbury has been named senior counsel for the Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline.Wed, 08 Oct 2014 02:51:18 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/burgeOrder_092514.asp589d6786-28bd-45e1-8cf5-8a0dcbd6764aThe Ohio Supreme Court issued an order today that Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge James Burge is disqualified from acting as a judge because of an indictment for six felony counts.Fri, 03 Oct 2014 20:46:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJWiseYarbrough_092314.asp1205eb57-e3d7-4223-8f44-5ad2bec42ee1Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge John W. Wise and Sixth District Court of Appeals Judge Stephen A. Yarbrough served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in two separate cases.Wed, 01 Oct 2014 22:32:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/appellateAssocOfficers_091914.asp8fc4fc03-3047-477f-b6c1-b477e20d47d1The Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association has elected its officers for next year.Sat, 27 Sep 2014 23:41:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/OJCOfficers_091814.asp560e22fb-5c54-447e-9c9c-09dd6a3d7266After his recent election, Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge John M. Durkin will begin a two-year term as chair of the Ohio Judicial Conference on October 1.Fri, 26 Sep 2014 22:21:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/bilanciniFT_091614.asp695e3010-e3c1-4a7a-bb6c-6a9bd5de2446Avon Lake Municipal Court Judge Darrel A. Bilancini played both sides of the field for the past nine years as he served as a part-time judge and part-time civil law attorney.Wed, 24 Sep 2014 21:37:35 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/hurshAppointment_091014.asp38c6ed17-31c5-43fb-8262-bb379a3e8eedGov. John Kasich appointed attorney Tammie K. Hursh to serve on the Lima Municipal Court bench. Her term begins September 22.Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:55:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJHensal_090914.asp1b6d8741-69bb-40fc-aedf-92cda80b9fbeNinth District Court of Appeals Judge Jennifer Hensal served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case that examined appropriate sanctions for discovery rules violations.Thu, 18 Sep 2014 00:24:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/moyerAward_082914.asp77bf5af8-6c2c-452f-84e3-a4b856f18f8dJudge Sheila G. Farmer and Judge Walter H. Rice were honored Thursday as recipients of the 2014 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence at the Ohio Judicial Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus.Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:11:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/christianAppointment_082814.asp2eb86983-eab4-43c8-b405-5aa5b55d8bcaGov. John Kasich appointed attorney Shirley J. Christian to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas.Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:35:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/masonDisqualified_082614.asp9253c247-9a16-4f8a-a2d3-8b9a4647f5f3The Ohio Supreme Court issued an order today that Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Lance T. Mason is disqualified from acting as a judge because of a five-count felony indictment.Thu, 04 Sep 2014 04:11:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/martinAppointment_081114.asp79958c50-69b3-4e9e-9166-0d87ac05a94eA Muskingum County Court judge will take the bench of the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas.Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:21:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/puskarichJFN_080814.aspad601464-dfac-4d68-9ac7-25cdfd254ffcHarrison County resident Kristine Puskarich will lead the Advisory Committee on the Judicial Family Network as chair for 2014-15, the Ohio Supreme Court announced today.Sat, 16 Aug 2014 21:10:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/painesvilleGarden_072814.asp5f752ce6-fb29-4d47-8bb4-3d9fe83754d0Tucked behind a fire station and township building near the northeast Ohio city of Painesville are rows of sweet corn, cabbage, and tomatoes in a garden that started as an idea 20 years ago.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:56:53 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/gormleyToll_071814.asp2b664270-d1da-45b6-a108-5630c60541b1Delaware Municipal Court Judge David M. Gormley will attend a national week-long, leadership-development seminar in September after his selection as one of 48 emerging state leaders.Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:20:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/delawareDR_071714.asp87c2c4ff-41da-4b69-8bdc-b91e4d516acfOhio House of Representatives members Margaret Ann Ruhl and Andy Brenner want Delaware County Court of Common Pleas to have a domestic relations division and a new judge to serve that division.Sat, 26 Jul 2014 03:44:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/AGOpinion_071414.asp2421d6cf-8c31-4995-88b0-f57a73057febA recently released opinion by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine finds that a person may not serve as a township fiscal officer while holding multiple positions at the Hardin County Court of Common Pleas.Tue, 22 Jul 2014 23:40:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJKeough_070914.aspeeb2649c-5960-4534-ab80-6a81e6ca2f87Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Kathleen A. Keough served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case about contempt of court orders and when a party may appeal the action to a higher court.Thu, 17 Jul 2014 23:35:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/thatcherAppointment_070714.asp9d9ea51f-1693-4f30-8776-c3bcd4fe75d7John C. Thatcher of Centerburg will serve as the new Mount Vernon Municipal Court judge starting on July 21.Tue, 15 Jul 2014 23:42:58 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/danishAppointment_070314.asp4e3c323e-71aa-437a-a4ea-6ee31755502fGov. John Kaisch appointed Rita McNeil Danish to the Franklin County Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court. Her term begins July 14.Sat, 12 Jul 2014 04:39:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/drugCourt_062714.asp2854c9ca-59e6-4129-a7a8-34e98f8170a0Emily can come into Judge David Trimmer’s courtroom in Fairfield County Municipal Court now and joke about her golf game – but it was a different story three years ago.Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:39:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/probateBenchCards_061814.aspc3f6f81b-7b9f-488b-9366-14f36f24944bOhio probate judges will now have bench cards available on a variety of legal issues that come before them.Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:53:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/rusuAppointment_061814.asp86149721-2ea2-4f88-8421-af0d3741e5d1A Canfield Mayor’s Court magistrate will take the bench in Mahoning County Probate Court in July, after his appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on June 17.Thu, 26 Jun 2014 21:23:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJGwin_061114.asp9f1a623e-4e3b-4404-a97a-65e2f29bb106Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge W. Scott Gwin served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a case about whether drivers are given adequate due process when they receive a ticket for running a red light or speeding through an intersection by a traffic camera.Thu, 19 Jun 2014 22:13:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/ruleAmendCommDocket_060914.aspd22e0dab-a26b-4944-a726-41d8429e6949Common pleas courts that establish commercial dockets would have more guidance about designating judges to preside over these cases under proposed rule amendments announced today by the Ohio Supreme Court.Wed, 18 Jun 2014 01:11:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/guernseyCoJudgeship_053014.asp85afe2de-85a2-4042-96d4-655d2efe451cAfter an automatic recount May 29 by the Guernsey County Board of Elections, Andrew J. Warhola Jr. will face off with David B. Bennett in the November general election for Guernsey County Probate/Juvenile Court judge.Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:19:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/searcyAppointment_053014.aspb552cd62-9941-4574-822c-96f3d83c3131The director of the Hamilton County Board of Elections will take the bench in Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court on June 2, after her appointment by Gov. John R. Kasich on May 29.Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:53:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJFarmerPowell_052714.aspac21253c-eaa1-45d6-98f7-91de22116ef2Fifth District Court of Appeals Judge Sheila G. Farmer and Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Michael E. Powell served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in two separate cases.Wed, 04 Jun 2014 23:23:07 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/ruleAmendJudTitles_052314.asp02fc93cd-d89e-4894-ac1b-68ac52e5f62fThe Ohio Supreme Court has adopted rule amendments that outline under which circumstances a lawyer who is a retired or former judge may use a judicial title.Sat, 31 May 2014 21:29:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/odonnellAlumniAward_052214.aspd1c83b3f-6340-4e07-9c7b-ddefd6b34ddaOn May 22, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Terrence O’Donnell received Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law Alumni of the Year Award.Fri, 30 May 2014 23:51:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/guernseyCoElection_052114.asp3482c61f-3b97-4e3d-a06d-bbfdc54732e4The Democratic candidate for Guernsey County Probate/Juvenile Court judge leading by one vote after the May 6 primary election increased his margin after the Guernsey County Board of Elections certified the official results on May 20.Thu, 29 May 2014 22:57:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/kennedyAward_051914.aspfa16ed64-1f32-48f1-848f-0158712929e4Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon L. Kennedy has received an achievement award from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.Wed, 28 May 2014 03:47:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/COAJ_051614.aspe55b2c48-30f1-48fe-bf3c-097a4c894b6fThe Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ) held its annual meeting in Columbus on May 13.Sat, 24 May 2014 21:36:08 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judExcellenceNoms_051214.aspb5db5a87-16ab-4fcb-82fb-90068e1d943dThe Ohio State Bar Association is now accepting nominations for the 2014 Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence.Wed, 21 May 2014 01:09:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/whitmoreProfile_050814.asp383f2857-5826-4875-979d-61de479f07a8Judge Beth Whitmore has heard cases on the Ninth District Court of Appeals bench for 15 years.Fri, 16 May 2014 21:59:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/primaryElection_050714.aspc944d3ef-526e-4232-b759-2f1f62665c27One vote separates the two Democratic candidates vying to appear on the November general election ballot for Guernsey County Probate/Juvenile Court judge.Thu, 15 May 2014 23:45:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJKilbane_043014.aspa219d428-04b0-4f98-a6fd-ef454ba8fd3aEighth District Court of Appeals Judge Mary Eileen Kilbane served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a statute of limitations case about child sexual abuse.Thu, 08 May 2014 23:18:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/perryOffsiteCourt_042914.aspefd54b73-b926-4fee-91b6-c2d275d0c2aaPerry County Judge Dean Wilson wants students to know the effects and consequences of drinking and driving, which is why each year right before prom season he takes his court off-site to a local high school.Wed, 07 May 2014 21:42:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/dresselAppointment_042314.asp01bbae45-bf78-4733-aea4-9e2fc6fb7934Kettering Municipal Court Acting Judge Frederick W. Dressel will be able to remove the word “acting” before his title on May 19, after his appointment to the court’s vacancy Tuesday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Thu, 01 May 2014 23:23:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judicialPrimaries_042214.asp61941f77-a64d-4815-9594-24b0a7b861c0Two weeks from today, Ohio voters will cast ballots for 217 judges in the May 6 primary election.Wed, 30 Apr 2014 21:16:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/mckenneyAppointment_041514.aspca7a49b4-97d5-41ee-beff-48649f7fa4bdA former Summit County Court Common Pleas Judge will serve as the new Barberton Municipal Court judge starting April 21.Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:57:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/maumeeAnniversary_040914.asp1f08588e-d19c-45c1-9253-7ac610a874e5Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor joined members of the Maumee Municipal Court judiciary as they celebrated today the court’s golden anniversary.Fri, 18 Apr 2014 03:32:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/offSiteCourt_040914.aspb4ded99b-fa0b-4dd8-a1c9-bea5eb44c484Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger heard oral arguments in familiar territory today as the Ohio Supreme Court held its Off-Site Court Program at the University of Toledo College of Law.Thu, 17 Apr 2014 23:51:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/ruleAmendProfCond_033114.asp111c2fdf-f733-4f4c-ae41-35a1770f5495The Ohio Supreme Court will accept public comments until April 14 on proposed rule amendments that outline under which circumstances a lawyer who is a retired or former judge may use a judicial title.Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:03:50 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/fischerAppointment_032614.aspcbc87cc4-232d-4f5b-869e-c38df783535eMaineville attorney Robert S. Fischer will join the Warren County Common Pleas Court bench next week after his appointment Wednesday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Thu, 03 Apr 2014 21:24:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/moorheadObit_030414.asp9e2d8c70-f4ca-45f4-a4a9-6d9acd8e8f7eJoe Milton Moorhead, believed to be the oldest retired judge in Ohio, died Saturday at age 105 with his family by his side, according to an obituary today in The (Findlay) Courier.Thu, 13 Mar 2014 01:01:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/womensHistory_030314.asp236efc3f-8c0d-41b6-93f5-eced30e26542Each March, the contributions of women are celebrated during National Women’s History Month.Wed, 12 Mar 2014 00:33:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJDeWine_022614.aspcf1a610a-c143-4c21-a3f9-c5e9979ffdc0First District Court of Appeals Judge Pat DeWine served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in an insurance dispute that stems from a fatal car crash involving a parked commercial trailer.Fri, 07 Mar 2014 03:22:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJFischer_Preston_022614.aspfcdfc972-e445-4fa9-8350-f240f7a33141First District Court of Appeals Judge Patrick Fischer and Third District Court of Appeals Judge Vernon Preston served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments involving a judicial campaign complaint.Fri, 07 Mar 2014 03:22:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/federalCourthouse_022614.asp3587edb2-dc8a-4a9d-bd92-804113560a30The Joseph P. Kinneary U.S. Courthouse has stood along the Scioto River in downtown Columbus for 80 years.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 23:53:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJStewart_022514.aspf4523ae2-d689-4a6e-8200-194f7ae998b3Eighth District Appeals Court Judge Melody Stewart served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments about a claim involving an alleged asbestos-related death.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:01:14 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/VJBelfance_022514.aspea4a97b4-1803-486e-b02f-4891fc032b66Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Eve Belfance served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a Cleveland zoning dispute case.Thu, 06 Mar 2014 06:00:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/herbertObit_022414.aspe69787b1-c097-4961-afe3-7aba55c55085One day after his father completed his term as a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court, Thomas M. Herbert succeeded him on the high court on January 1, 1969.Wed, 05 Mar 2014 08:10:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/bestBreed_022014.asp98448b17-cf41-496c-8001-850d89183c6bFormer Ohio Supreme Court Justice Alice Robie Resnick was glued to her computer screen during the recent Westminster Kennel Club 138th Annual Dog Show.Sat, 01 Mar 2014 03:23:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/mcclainObit_021014.asp2a020303-76aa-4195-a8b0-6bf366d5d688Legal trailblazer William McClain died on February 4, just a few weeks after he turned 101.Wed, 19 Feb 2014 09:10:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/farmerProfile_020414.aspebcfad22-8a0a-4685-8013-e34028465dceFor more than three decades, Judge Sheila Farmer has served on various levels of Ohio courts. The last two of those decades have been on the Fifth District Court of Appeals based out of her home town of Canton.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 06:42:21 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/mooreObit_020414.asp72b5ae90-4c44-4d70-a337-432d31cd2537Kettering Municipal Court Judge Robert L. Moore, 68, who served as an official in the courtroom and on the gridiron, died February 1.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 06:21:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/munyCtyOfficers_020414.asp888e3084-6dde-4c41-bc84-c5026197670eLeaders among Ohio’s municipal and county court judges took the oath of office on Monday after being elected as officers of their statewide association.Thu, 13 Feb 2014 05:59:42 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/robinsonAppointment_020314.aspb52143de-faa5-4e01-a30c-3ccaf4af3822A week from today, Brent N. Robinson will take the Richland County Common Pleas Court bench after his appointment Friday by the governor.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 07:25:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/schusterAppt_012214.asp90efc0c6-6627-4fc9-a14f-559386bd27e6Columbus lawyer Betsy Luper Schuster will leave her job as chief elections counsel at the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office and take the bench on the Tenth District Court of Appeals on Monday after her appointment yesterday by the governor.Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:45:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judCollegeBoard_012114.aspea94c712-d646-4a27-a030-38eb82b1c142The Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College Board of Trustees elected officers at a meeting on Friday and welcomed three new members.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:06:59 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/deborahCook_011614.aspf7999b54-d4ca-4647-91ec-40b34ad53499U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Deborah Cook will receive the 2014 Judicial Pioneer Award from the Akron Bar Association a week from today.Sat, 25 Jan 2014 14:04:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/hunterDisqualified_011014.aspfdb98d4e-c3a2-4da3-85a8-b8ea21cc6f9dThe Ohio Supreme Court issued an order today that Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Tracie M. Hunter is disqualified from acting as a judge because of her eight-count felony indictment.Sun, 19 Jan 2014 14:38:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2014/judgeFroelich_010914.asp0d467626-7423-407f-bf7d-345d5e67c0cbThe Second District Court of Appeals has announced administrative leadership changes for 2014.Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:08:28 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/candidateRequirement_122613.aspec82751e-df11-4620-a02d-05f31e95c11eThose seeking terms on Ohio’s courts next year may find guidance about deadlines and requirements through the Ohio Secretary of State’s 2014 Ohio Candidate Requirement Guide.Sat, 04 Jan 2014 11:30:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/jacobDisqualified_122013.aspe10d244a-37ee-42ca-8fb1-c57032ed3cb3The Ohio Supreme Court issued an order today that Bedford Municipal Court Judge Harry J. Jacob III is disqualified from acting as a judge because of his felony indictment.Sun, 29 Dec 2013 20:01:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/adrineAward_122013.asp85a7af1e-6ad5-411c-9aea-34aa1578c4d4A national judges group has honored a Cleveland Municipal Court judge with an award in recognition of his innovative steps to reduce domestic violence.Sun, 29 Dec 2013 17:54:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/twelfthDistLeaders_121913.asp08f6c3a6-5766-4c0e-96f7-2db1ca6c86a1By a unanimous vote of their colleagues on the 12th District Court of Appeals, Judge Robert P. Ringland will become presiding judge and Judge Robert A. Hendrickson will serve as the administrative judge in 2014.Sat, 28 Dec 2013 19:33:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/commonPleasJudges_120613.asp64aa7994-3896-4827-ae16-ec888c5db274Darke County Common Pleas Court Judge Jonathan P. Hein will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2014 after his election Thursday during the group’s annual winter conference.Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:38:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/JuvenileJudges_120513.asp453e97ab-842c-4101-aab1-a63bc84ec7b0The Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges didn’t wait for its annual winter conference business meeting this week to elect officers for 2014. The group announced the results last week and elected Lorain County Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court Judge Debra L. Boros to serve as president.Sat, 14 Dec 2013 17:54:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/DRJudges_120413.asp441562f0-0b72-412c-920b-d9bd0f473a65Licking County Domestic Relations Court Judge Richard P. Wright will serve as president of the Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges for 2014 and 2015 after his election Tuesday during the group’s annual winter conference.Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:06:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/electionUpdate_112113.asp91cc81b2-4a82-48df-a3bf-ac5dc5903004After counting additional timely, valid absentee and provisional ballots from the November 5 election, amended, unofficial vote totals from the Summit County Board of Elections now show that Akron Municipal Court Judge Katarina V. Cook leads Jon A. Oldham by 17 votes for judge.Sat, 30 Nov 2013 22:05:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/croceAppointment_111813.asp3af8311d-9ec2-42a2-9ecd-e03d3c2f9d42The Barberton Municipal Court’s presiding judge was appointed by the governor on Friday to the Summit County Common Pleas Court.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 19:19:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/russoAJ_111413.aspcec32ed5-b891-4df5-aeca-e543bc500ad7Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John Russo was recently chosen by his peers as the court’s next administrative judge.Sun, 24 Nov 2013 01:44:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judicialSeminars_110813.asp7e357e1a-0195-43dd-afc5-738caaca772bIn the cycle for judgeships up for election every even-numbered year, 2014 will be the one with the most on the ballot that occurs every six years.Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:23:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJHarshaWhitmore_110613.asp679dc49c-8067-4b57-856e-a7a40974a3cfFourth District Court of Appeals Judge William H. Harsha and Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Beth Whitmore served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in two separate cases.Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:56:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/election_110613.asp55852a5d-1234-4093-a71f-e46898dece71Out of the 16 contested municipal court judgeships in Tuesday’s election, one incumbent lost by 16 votes. Jon A. Oldham, a magistrate/judicial attorney in Summit County Probate Court, defeated Akron Municipal Court Judge Katarina V. Cook, who was elected in 2009.Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:27:10 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJSadlerPiper_110513.asp244e099f-4dc1-43d5-ae7b-5a67a93a09a8Two appellate court judges served as visiting judges on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in two separate cases.Fri, 15 Nov 2013 02:53:37 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/natPressClub_102513.asp043976a4-3d80-4b28-8963-c4c056a8e944Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor today appeared on a panel at the National Press Club and once again encouraged the U.S. Supreme Court to allow cameras in its courtroom.Mon, 04 Nov 2013 02:20:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judicialAppointments_102413.asp3299ee62-a919-46b8-9df5-aa5de32ad1a9Two county prosecutors will join the ranks of judges next month after their appointments Wednesday by Gov. John Kasich to fill judicial vacancies.Sat, 02 Nov 2013 22:53:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/communityCorrections_101713.asp1af891f8-0379-45ad-b2a6-0e1d8aa5b369Statewide recognition for judges and court personnel that operate top-flight community corrections programs occurred last week at ceremonies in Columbus.Sun, 27 Oct 2013 00:12:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/amishCommunity_101613.aspc3f690ba-5dd9-4156-b7bd-fbdd32f8fe2bThe nationally covered trial of a group of Amish involved in a forced beard-cutting against other Amish members made an impression across the county, but some Ohio judges recently learned about complicated realities behind the community.Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:47:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/electionPreview_101613.asp2c3126f0-195b-4d6b-9624-7173fe150922Ohioans in 16 jurisdictions will be the only voters statewide who will choose from more than one candidate on the ballot for municipal court judge.Sat, 26 Oct 2013 02:01:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/harperHallofFame_101013.asp54312a84-aa89-4e24-bd50-4bc0a5814a0cThe Ohio Civil Rights Commission has inducted former Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Sara J. Harper into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame.Sun, 20 Oct 2013 01:30:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/muench-mcelfreshAppt_100913.asp7f32da59-0506-4524-98ff-702c0ddf4893The chief assistant prosecutor of the child assault division in the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office will take the common pleas bench on Oct. 21.Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:26:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/bartolottaAppt_091613.aspe1dc1596-86a9-485e-a818-07420929912eThe chief assistant prosecutor in the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office will take the probate bench in Lake County a week from today.Wed, 25 Sep 2013 23:27:26 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/JFNChair_091313.aspec9549d0-5cb4-4f50-937e-0235f695b630Morrow County resident Sharon Hickson will lead the Advisory Committee on the Judicial Family Network as chair for 2013-14, the Ohio Supreme Court announced today.Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:01:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/COAOfficers_091213.aspc334750d-a49b-4e3e-81c4-3185cce44ea4At its annual fall meeting today, the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association elected officers for next year.Sun, 22 Sep 2013 04:43:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/lanzingerAppt_091213.asp3f5dce52-4a70-4578-8f09-94673c9b8bc2Governor John R. Kasich has appointed Joshua W. Lanzinger of Toledo to serve as a judge on the Toledo Municipal Court. He replaces Judge Michael R. Goulding, who was appointed to the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas.Sun, 22 Sep 2013 00:44:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/OJCAnniversary_091013.aspc8572a74-f781-4849-9541-e62154014638The Ohio Judicial Conference will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this week as judges from all across Ohio will travel to Columbus on September 12 for the conference’s annual meeting.Fri, 20 Sep 2013 04:45:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJDorrian_082113.aspc8e6e755-0ee9-4a6b-a7d2-f8ef2a84d8a4Tenth District Appeals Court Judge Julia L. Dorrian served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in an Ohio Power Siting Board case.Sat, 31 Aug 2013 02:19:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/gouldingAppt_081913.aspc8987f4e-2aac-4bef-8ea4-0fcc935a170cJudge Michael R. Goulding is still following Judge Gene A. Zmuda.Wed, 28 Aug 2013 23:27:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judgeRocco_081313.asp79032344-df43-4d06-8110-7c5dca86ade4It was an American president who inspired Eighth District Court of Appeals Judge Kenneth Rocco to serve the public.Fri, 23 Aug 2013 01:18:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/ncjfcj_080813.asp5882cb79-6666-47cd-82b6-ba3e6dbd5ee6Three Ohio judges were recently elected to the 2013-2014 National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges Board of Trustees.Mon, 19 Aug 2013 05:04:29 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judgeBryant_080813.asp41ac7e8c-1043-4547-b43b-7c3ce7cd0a0dOhio has lost one of its most respected veteran jurists. A week to the day after retiring from the 10th District Court of Appeals, Judge Peggy Bryant, 62, died last night.Sun, 18 Aug 2013 04:55:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/frostAppointment_080613.asp2bc2958b-6fd4-493b-8ccf-53a6ab6ef6eaThe governor has appointed Earl L. Frost of Newark to the Licking County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division.Fri, 16 Aug 2013 07:47:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/milesAppointment_073013.asp49e49134-022f-46e1-bd73-3ef668667998The governor has appointed Kevin T. Miles of Batavia to the Clermont County Municipal Court.Fri, 09 Aug 2013 07:00:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/fregiatoAppointment_072413.asp16071efc-5074-471d-aeed-591140d214d9Belmont County Court Northern Division Judge Frank A. Fregiato will move to the county’s common pleas bench on August 12 after his appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sat, 03 Aug 2013 07:10:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/hawkinsAppointment_072413.asp579b93b8-0b5e-4710-ac24-1b49318c1271The director of the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, Daniel R. Hawkins, will become a judge on Monday after his appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich to the Franklin County Municipal Court, Environmental Division.Sat, 03 Aug 2013 04:23:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/dunnAppointment_072313.asp816f0d9b-997c-4547-9856-5e5167f0bb8dGovernor John R. Kasich has announced the appointment of Kevin W. Dunn of Westfield as a judge on the Medina County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Divisions.Fri, 02 Aug 2013 07:53:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/vandervoortAppt_071913.asp41e38020-9b4e-4898-8bd2-76afc1dbff62Lancaster’s law director and city prosecutor will become a judge on the Fairfield County Probate/Juvenile Court on August 5 after her appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich.Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:59:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/odiamAppointment_071713.aspd14f09eb-85f3-4b66-8634-1d248aefe0f9Thomas M. O’Diam, an attorney with the Dayton firm of O’Diam, Stecker & Sove Law Group, Inc., will take the bench on the Greene County Probate Court on August 5 after his appointment Tuesday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Fri, 26 Jul 2013 23:33:20 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/gillTollFellow_071213.asp3abaf3c6-2232-40ad-8805-eecc6dc06062Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Elizabeth Gill was selected as a Council of State Governments’ Henry Toll Fellow for 2013.Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:58:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/bauernschmidtAppt_071213.aspf770542c-e806-4985-9a71-7204f171d818A magistrate who serves the Village of Bratenahl’s mayor’s court was appointed by Gov. John R. Kasich Thursday to the Cleveland Municipal Court.Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:37:52 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/KimblerBlog_062613.asp20d45cb6-e5ca-445d-8d2a-04f040072105Medina County Common Pleas Judge James Kimbler is combining his love of the rule of law with his passion for teaching by blogging about court cases.Sat, 06 Jul 2013 01:46:01 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/advisoryOpin_062413.aspd2be79a9-4bb4-49e6-9d73-30edf5662bf8Only under limited circumstances may former judges use judicial titles, according to an advisory opinion announced today from the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline.Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:31:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/davisAppointment_061813.aspce5913c4-949b-4e25-a46d-1342fdab5d65Governor John R. Kasich today appointed Hudson attorney Jane M. Davis to sit on the Summit County Common Pleas Court starting July 8.Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:05:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/werrenAppointment_061313.asp742a96fb-a882-4fbb-93b2-e998b2ffbf9bCanton attorney and Stark County Red Cross Executive Director J. Curtis Werren will become a judge on the Stark County Common Pleas Court on July 8 after his appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:57:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/spicerPost_061313.asp59327b4b-ad08-4069-936d-59255cab821cDelaware County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Kenneth J. Spicer will serve a two-year term as president of the Ohio Association of Probate Judges after his election Wednesday during the group’s summer conference.Sun, 23 Jun 2013 01:09:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/reganAppointment_061213.asp7c365523-9bac-465f-9fe7-0d481e0b6fe2Independence Day will take on added meaning this year for magistrate Christopher J. Regan after his appointment today to the vacancy on the Jackson County Common Pleas Court by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sat, 22 Jun 2013 06:42:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJVukovich_061113.asp05f19eb2-7c07-4afc-aa8a-f1b4012faa46Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge Joseph J. Vukovich served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a Summit County case.Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:16:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/commercialDockets_053113.asp951e3504-a1c1-4a5c-99a5-525528307a44Common pleas courts that establish commercial dockets will have the option of using retired judges to preside over these cases come July 1 under rule amendments announced by the Ohio Supreme Court today.Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:21:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/herveyAppointment_053013.aspc1135a16-83af-41ec-b167-939959a1599aGovernor John R. Kasich today announced the appointment of Thomas Shawn Hervey of Cadiz to serve as a judge on the Harrison County Court of Common Pleas, General and Domestic Relations Divisions.Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:55:00 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/sicklerAppointment_052413.aspa9da4356-2710-4b73-98de-915ed283ec24Governor John R. Kasich today announced that he is appointing Clifford N. Sickler of Lewisville to serve as a judge on the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, Probate and Juvenile Division effective June 4.Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:55:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/weisenburgerAppt_052413.asp2cda1a1a-35a1-47ad-8c30-9af67723c84fThe winner of the Republican primary for Norwalk Municipal Court was appointed to the bench on Thursday by Gov. John R. Kasich.Sun, 02 Jun 2013 23:31:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/DRSummit_052313.asp19b377e6-4fc2-4722-a3ed-29c8789fbb1eImproving the lives of those they serve and bridging parent and child relationships are just a couple of reasons why more than a dozen judges who preside over domestic relations cases met on May 23 at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center.Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:26:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/mccarthyAppointment_051413.aspce9b85cf-effc-43b0-984f-deb7e637ee78Gov. John R. Kasich appointed George P. McCarthy to the Athens County Common Pleas Court on Monday.Fri, 24 May 2013 03:03:41 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judicialAppointments_051013.asp1b5c689e-c017-4b58-a1d2-0b4621a89942Gov. John R. Kasich on Thursday filled two judicial vacancies in central Ohio.Mon, 20 May 2013 01:06:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/sweeneyPortrait_050913.aspfd067bbd-b74a-4a09-9036-18234743dce4Family and friends of the late Justice Francis Sweeney Sr. came to the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center on May 8 for his official portrait dedication ceremony.Sun, 19 May 2013 02:20:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/primaryElection_050813.asp0eb20d4e-8fb6-4c82-a3d5-41913701fb8aAttorneys Eric R. Weisenburger and Molly Mack received the most votes in primaries Tuesday in the only two contested races for municipal court judgeships in Ohio, according to unofficial results. Each race featured three Republican candidates seeking to replace retiring judges.Sat, 18 May 2013 03:23:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/constitutionComm_050213.asp8a40fae7-3112-42df-b9e1-b753f27a3b95The Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission on Tuesday announced the 11 members of the Judicial Branch & the Administration of Justice committee, which includes two sitting judges.Sun, 12 May 2013 00:35:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/moorhead_042613.aspc242da24-859e-4d81-99c4-e97cf49dc9feWhen retired Judge Joe Moorhead was born in 1908, the 4th modern Olympic games opened in London.Sun, 05 May 2013 23:40:17 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJDonofrio_042313.asp917c1a17-4e5b-4a3a-97a6-66a986ada40aSeventh District Court of Appeals Judge Gene Donofrio served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments from a Warren County case.Fri, 03 May 2013 07:20:16 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/shriverAppointment_041113.aspa1e16df9-f95d-4351-acad-2c6cee001f0fOn July 1, Clermont County Municipal Court Judge James A. Shriver will leave a court where he’s served for 18 years for a different bench after his appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich to the Clermont County Probate/Juvenile Court.Sun, 21 Apr 2013 08:56:22 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJShaw_041013.asp695ea8f0-2f08-459f-a4e0-6e968290902bThird District Court of Appeals Judge Stephen R. Shaw served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a Summit County case.Sat, 20 Apr 2013 03:23:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJHendon_041013.aspac40f458-1e6b-4e15-ba9e-b0d69b3a9039First District Court of Appeals Judge Sylvia S. Hendon served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a Franklin County case.Sat, 20 Apr 2013 02:13:27 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/primaryPreview_040813.asp566e8eb2-73fc-4c49-b08c-0065f1bd1e38Voters in the May 7 primary election in two Ohio communities will be the only ones casting ballots in contested races for municipal court judgeships.Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:41:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/vanSickleAppointment_040313.asped6c40e2-d11a-4d5f-85c6-c24347782158Gov. John R. Kasich today appointed Timothy R. VanSickle of Orrville to the Wayne County Municipal Court.Sat, 13 Apr 2013 06:26:56 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/womenLaw_032913.asp94d937a4-ade6-4e7c-8e78-4ec259583459When the United States celebrates Women’s History Month every March, images like Rosie the Riveter posters or pictures of marching suffragists come to mind. However, another image can be introduced in the framing of women’s history: a judicial robe.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:50:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/loxleyAppointment_032813.asp39682f12-7da4-4bfe-b164-5ba60c735978Governor John R. Kasich has announced the appointment of Gary A. Loxley of Springboro (Warren County) to serve as a judge on the Warren County Court.Sat, 06 Apr 2013 23:46:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/kirbyAppointment_032613.asp5f152ffb-e96d-4b08-a45a-bef3922a76fdGov. John Kasich today appointed Joseph W. Kirby of Springboro as judge of the Warren County Common Pleas Court, Probate/ Juvenile Division.Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:38:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/stichAppointment_031813.asp054b5cb9-b8dd-4ad8-a009-225f4b9ba9e0Gov. John Kasich today appointed Cincinnati attorney Carl J. Stich Jr. to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. Stich fills the vacancy left by Judge Pat DeWine who was elected to the First District Court of Appeals in November.Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:32:33 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/halcombAppointment_031313.asp6ebd448c-7f17-4c84-93ec-00cfc440e871Governor John R. Kasich today announced the appointment of Margot B. Halcomb of Hamilton (Butler Co.) to serve as a judge on the Butler County Domestic Relations Court.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 08:06:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/klammerObit_031313.asp43c7bf5c-2230-41fd-bee8-2b81687246fdA decade after he first took the bench, Lake County Probate Court Judge Ted Klammer died today.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:30:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJHall_031313.aspcd143f30-67f4-44a8-aabb-8362e78ccd78Second District Court of Appeals Judge Michael T. Hall served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today.Sat, 23 Mar 2013 02:54:59 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judicialAppointments_030713.asp44b5541e-03ea-401f-a102-2ce951a14e63Two vacancies on the Hardin County Court of Common Pleas were filled today by appointment of the governor.Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:05:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/longChair_030613.asp261825c1-1a0e-4c54-90b3-7d8d5c198ed7Judge Jan Long was recently elected as chairman to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Judicial College Board of Trustees.Sat, 16 Mar 2013 04:05:31 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/judicialAppointments_030413.asp290d7c99-188e-4417-9676-a8aced3b8810Gov. John Kasich on Friday appointed a sitting judge to another court and a city law director to the bench.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:01:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/synenbergAppointment_022713.asp13cf1d01-13c7-494f-bb76-9503d6f43760Governor John Kasich today appointed former Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Judge Joan Synenberg to the same court. Synenberg replaces Eileen T. Gallagher, who was elected to the Eighth District Court of Appeals in November.Sat, 09 Mar 2013 10:45:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJMcFarland_022613.aspba811575-be66-47e3-b87f-98f34a475d25Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew W. McFarland served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a class-action insurance case.Fri, 08 Mar 2013 07:11:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/nasalAppointment_022513.asp87771d27-5a92-4420-b94a-0d97e9b5c2d8Miami County Prosecutor Gary A. Nasal will soon be on the other side of the bench after his appointment today by Gov. John Kasich to the Miami County Municipal Court. Nasal fills the vacancy left by former Judge Mel Kemmer who retired in August.Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:49:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/munyCountyOfficers_020613.asp1f359707-f148-437a-a7ad-1e91b0a313d9Municipal and county court judges took the oath of office today after being elected to leadership positions by the statewide membership of their association.Sat, 16 Feb 2013 10:53:40 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/GhizAppointment_020413.asp89b3d23a-bde0-40a6-92e0-4758d4627764Gov. John Kasich today appointed Leslie Ghiz to the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. She will assume office on February 6.Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:20:11 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/starnAppointment_020113.aspdab130c3-7e4c-4392-8c9c-1fa5e8cfd565Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor recently appointed Findlay Municipal Court Judge Jonathan P. Starn to the Judicial College Board of Trustees.Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:56:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/kennedyAward_013113.asp3079d60d-8fff-48f4-bc61-64b3ab68eeb1The Butler County Bar Association recently awarded Justice Sharon L. Kennedy with the Award of Excellence.Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:16:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/frenchSwearingIn_012313.aspa52357c9-1f68-49d2-aa4a-f356e43dbb99Justice Judith L. French was ceremonially sworn in as the 155th justice of the Ohio Supreme Court at the Ohio Statehouse Atrium this afternoon, surrounded by around 350 family members and friends.Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:01:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/odonnellOath_011013.aspdab51055-9801-486e-a877-97ba5e5e96f0Hundreds of family and friends attended Justice Terrence O’Donnell’s swearing-in ceremony at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center today where United States Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Judge Deborah L. Cook administered the oath of office.Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:34:47 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJRingland_010913.aspdd56f1e7-3559-4650-8270-1cf9c3212be7Twelfth District Court of Appeals Judge Robert P. Ringland served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today.Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:31:39 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/VJKlatt_010813.asp8c674a7d-4149-40d1-9d03-a64f7528ec12Tenth District Court of Appeals Judge William A. Klatt served as a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme Court today and heard oral arguments in a DNA case.Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:45:12 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2013/newFaces_010313.asp1c85a12e-c75e-41e0-a19f-c617d26b2d7dThe New Year has resulted in a lot of new faces on the bench in Ohio. Of the 724 judgeships in the state, 37 posts have a new judge behind the bench with the majority of those filled by attorneys who have never been judges.Sun, 13 Jan 2013 19:00:24 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/oneillSwearingIn_122812.asp89ab7abb-76dc-4015-94d2-1027636da460William M. O’Neill took the oath of office on Thursday in a ceremony before family and friends at the Cuyahoga County Courthouse. He will officially take office on January 2.Mon, 07 Jan 2013 22:29:13 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/gradyRetirement_122712.asp6939bb61-6cea-4d83-9fef-c9f8305b1217After nearly 24 years on the bench, Judge Thomas Grady is hanging up his robe this week.Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:03:32 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/colalucaAppt_122112.asp0b1e8492-4326-47f0-9f93-46e057987e49A part-time mayor’s court magistrate will become the newest judge on the Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court on January 7 after her appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:08:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/farmerAppt_122112.asp27039e71-5c94-4474-a475-89cdbf6c1715Magistrate Kristin G. Farmer will become Judge Farmer on January 7 after her appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich to the Stark County Common Pleas Court.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:07:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/strattonFarewell_122112.asp27817d9d-8bfb-432a-ae43-ade2dd6c85e9Growing up in Thailand to missionary parents made a lasting impression on Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton. Her upbringing helped guide her when she turned 18 years-old and left Southeast Asia for America with only a few hundred dollars in her pocket.Mon, 31 Dec 2012 21:00:04 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/cuppFarewell_121812.aspb15af0e3-7968-4197-b262-7a362a5dd81fWith more than 35 years in the legal profession, Ohio Supreme Court Justice Robert Cupp has brought a wealth of experience to the state’s highest court. He leaves the bench at the end of this year with a feeling of accomplishment.Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:35:09 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/basinskiRetirement_121412.asp7b485975-1e8e-44b2-af1d-ea4d96290451It took more than five decades for Judge David Basinski to first sit on the bench. He received his law degree from Case Western Reserve University in 1966 and practiced law in Lorain County for more than 20 years before being elected to the Lorain County Domestic Relations Division.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 19:15:46 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judgeOrientation_121212.asp3d0da916-24f7-4c5e-8755-29df4e680db7New Ohio judges like Nick Selvaggio are learning the ropes of what it takes to preside over a courtroom during a weeklong orientation on December 10-14.Sun, 23 Dec 2012 03:09:26 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/harcha_120712.aspc218a630-a209-41d6-90cd-56cdea512243Scioto County Judge Howard H. Harcha III will serve as president of the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association for 2013 after his election Thursday during the annual winter conference.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 03:49:19 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/mcGeeBrownFarewell_120612.asp91fe1b06-bcd1-49fb-997a-68acc2a9ea51Justice Yvette McGee Brown’s journey to the Ohio Supreme Court started 20 years ago.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 03:10:53 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/swearingInRoundup_113012.asp7b597f7f-8411-41c8-a9be-08ed50b94760Three swearing-in ceremonies have been scheduled for one returning and two new Ohio Supreme Court justices over the next six weeks.Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:29:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judicialSeminars_112812.asp5ef74752-5b26-47af-97cd-9c1c0bb08d07The first of five judicial candidate seminars for judges on the ballot next year will be held on February 6 in Dublin.Sun, 09 Dec 2012 04:01:02 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/ruleAmend_111912.aspf85bb78d-5da6-48c1-bfcf-24257c78361fStarting January 1, 2013, judges leaving office before their terms end will be required to notify the governor and chief justice, under a new rule adopted by the Ohio Supreme Court.Fri, 30 Nov 2012 04:59:27 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/boyerRetirement_111412.asp8e552bb7-191b-4ee0-9c14-e36df9c7ea9aGrowing up with four brothers in Louisville, Kentucky, helped Judge Susan Boyer learn how to resolve conflicts quickly.Sun, 25 Nov 2012 03:29:25 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/duncanMemorial_110912.aspb9c9b142-cb94-4420-b381-f152c5181614Speaker after speaker today tried to put into words the impact Judge Robert M. Duncan had on them and countless others at a memorial service on the Ohio State University campus.Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:39:38 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/duncanObit_110212.asp44282afd-6cc1-43c5-8f12-dd047f0f68faRobert Morton Duncan, a pioneering Ohio jurist who was the first African American to ever serve on the Ohio Supreme Court and who decided the Columbus schools’ historic desegregation cases, died on Friday. He was 85.Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:48:55 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/brownRetires_103112.asp998a3af7-18ac-4c8d-9b30-e36c01fcbae4Stark County Common Pleas Court Judge Charles E. Brown Jr. didn’t want to hang on too long. That’s why he’s retiring today from the bench after more than 10 years.Sun, 11 Nov 2012 06:06:36 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/suttonPost_102312.asp5f4b5949-2d40-4800-b399-f85887b3aabfA federal judge from Ohio was recently named to a top national judicial leadership post.Sat, 03 Nov 2012 10:53:03 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/omalleyObit_102212.asp20d2b820-32e3-4c52-92ee-e7954d8652b3As a committed proponent of mediation, Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Judge Kathleen O’Malley encouraged families to work together to settle disputes since January 1, 1999 when she joined the court. Judge O’Malley, 58, died over the weekend.Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:08:51 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/benchBarForum_101912.asp0801290d-102e-4786-820a-3c00407f00eeIn an effort to have more transparency between the media and the bench, around 50 of Miami Valley’s judges, lawyers, enforcement officers, and reporters and editors met on Thursday to talk about local issues or questions that arise while covering court stories.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:56:25 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/rogers_101012.asp09d5f341-05bd-4558-a22d-756c351e5d2cIf experience is the best teacher, then Third District Court of Appeals Judge Richard Rogers has learned a lot over 30 years as a judge.Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:28:58 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judAppoint_100512.asp301c5a4a-657d-4471-92c3-d801a4f281c9Warren County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Mike Powell will trade in that title after his appointment Thursday by Gov. John R. Kasich to the Twelfth District Court of Appeals.Tue, 16 Oct 2012 05:07:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/connor_091812.asp4e77c62d-c5d4-428b-aca8-f0239d3133cdAs a third generation attorney, John Connor learned from the best. His grandfather was admitted to the practice of law in 1904 and his father in 1939. So, it was no surprise that John Connor would do well in the same field.Sat, 29 Sep 2012 04:44:48 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/constitutionComm_091712.asp86f8d6ef-4b1a-4e04-9b9a-8f05503ffdaeTwo judges were among 20 public members appointed to the Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission on Thursday.Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:01:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judAppoint_091412.asp84355f5f-2d17-4b9c-bdda-cb1425859165West Liberty resident Dan W. Bratka will join the Logan County Family Court tomorrow after his appointment today by Gov. John R. Kasich.Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:30:44 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judgesAssocOfficers_091212.asp3431eed0-6588-4ebe-a091-52f03a9d1ab0At its annual fall meeting today, the Ohio Courts of Appeals Judges Association elected officers for next year.Sun, 23 Sep 2012 08:26:43 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/strattonAward_090712.aspd5f12dbd-d839-4c65-889e-7a13a5cb7ccdAn annual award that recognizes law enforcement officers who de-escalate crises and handle incidents involving persons with mental illness has been named for Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton.Tue, 18 Sep 2012 09:31:30 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/hendon_083012.asp057bd71c-0f59-4d3b-989b-294e4163ef49When she applied and interviewed for a spot on the Hamilton County Municipal Court bench in 1983, Judge Sylvia Hendon didn’t know she was in the running until she read about it.Mon, 10 Sep 2012 08:07:34 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/lanzingerAward_082812.asp3c43a422-7943-41db-8798-938206e67970Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith Ann Lanzinger will be honored at the University of Toledo College of Law Alumni Affiliate Awards Reception on September 8 where she will receive the 2012 Distinguished Alumna Award.Sat, 08 Sep 2012 09:21:11 -0400http://courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/FBISeminar_081012.asp918d45f0-304d-462a-bcff-d484f217101fThirty-one judges from Ohio were the first group ever invited to an FBI training session that centered on data submitted to and available from the Criminal Justice Information Services Division.Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:58:54 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/kemmer_080212.aspe699fcb6-363e-414c-9039-cb7e6cd61aabAbout midway through his second term on the bench, Miami County Municipal Court Judge Mel Kemmer retired on Tuesday.Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:33:00 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/whitman_073112.aspcddaf2eb-391d-43d4-9da9-91254a2ecf28Judge Anjanette A. Whitman was sworn in as the new Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court judge on July 26.Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:51:23 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/douglas_073012.aspee019986-3f28-4ce1-8c67-a0d4b4a10447Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr. has sat on the Youngstown Municipal Court bench since 1997, when he was appointed by former Governor George Voinovich. Now nearly 15 years later, Judge Douglas is ready to retire.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 05:27:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judgeRetirements_072512.aspe8c8ad6b-fb68-4bf3-994b-3d070c6c7addTwo judges – one from Logan County and one from Pike County – will retire at the end of the month.Sun, 05 Aug 2012 10:42:49 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/trialHandbook_072312.asp4a455985-3a04-4cd2-a186-15fde1d394bdRetired judge Richard M. Markus recently marked the 40th anniversary of writing the first edition of the “Trial Handbook for Ohio Lawyers.”Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:32:28 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/judAppts_071812.asp15c38919-f31a-47a3-860c-f5470437d8c1One sitting judge and two retired judges were recently appointed to the Governor’s Council on Juvenile Justice.Sun, 29 Jul 2012 08:25:45 -0400http://www.courtnewsohio.gov/bench/2012/bessey_071712.aspe28bd99f-8bf4-42c4-a6e0-3c18b74cdaafFranklin County Common Pleas Court Judge John Bessey will miss many aspects of his job when he retires at the end of the year: court staff, learning new things and the new courthouse itself.Sat, 28 Jul 2012 10:36:38 -0400