Office: Franklin County – Franklin County Court of Common Pleas
General Division
Age: 52
Residence: Hilliard, OH
Email: karen@khphippslaw.com
Website: http://karenphippsforjudge.com; Facebook is: Karen Phipps
for Judge
Occupation: Attorney
Education: J.D. Capital Law School, B.A. Capital University
Work Experience: Criminal defense and civil practice since 2003.
Family: Two adult children
Affiliations: CBA, CBF, OACDL, WLFC
Endorsements: https://stonewalldemsohio.org/
Bar Association Ratings: N/A
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years):
At this time I have not presided over any Court.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a
judge?
I have practiced law in Franklin County for fourteen years. I have
focused on criminal defense and have had numerous trials for crimes as
serious as murder, rape, aggravated robbery (top felonies) as well as
misdemeanors. I have practiced in the Common Pleas and Municipal
Courts nearly every day for the past fourteen years. My experience in
trial and also assisting clients work through their cases to resolution
without a trial has provided me with an extensive background in court
room work.
In law school and for my first year as an attorney I worked at civil
litigation law firms assisting with trial preparation and other civil
practice duties. As a sole practitioner for the past fourteen years I have
continued to practice civil law as a way to give back to the community
by handling Civil Protection Orders for victims of crime.
My practice and volunteer work gives me the experience that makes
me a qualified candidate for the Common Pleas Court, General
Division. I have handled serious cases before each current Common
Pleas Judge, having had trials before most of the these Judges as well.
This experience has given me the opportunity to watch our Judicial
System work in Franklin County on a nearly daily basis for the past
fourteen years. Providing me with the opportunity to learn from each
and every Judge that has presided in this Court for the past fourteen
years. I have taken the opportunity to speak with the Judges and learn
from their experience as well. This provides me with a unique education
as to how this court system works and how to handle each situation as
it arises. I have the experience, the qualifications and a fair mind, which
will make me an excellent Judge.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am running for the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General
Division. I am running for this seat because this is the Court I am most
qualified to serve on. The majority of my practice in the past 14 years
has been before this Court. I have a passion for the law and this is the
best place for me to move forward to serve my community in a new
position.