Education: J.D. from The Ohio State University College of Law 1981
Work Experience: Assistant Mahoning County Prosecutor-2018-Present and 1997-2014, Law Director, City of Youngstown-2014-2018, Martin S. Hume Co., L.P.A, 1985-Present, Special Counsel to Ohio Attorney General-1990-1995 Northeast Ohio Legal Services-1995-1997
Family: Wife- Kim Rexroad Hume, Son-Jonathan Hume, Daughter-in-law- Meghan Levine, Son- Jeremy Hume, Daughter-in-law-Samantha Hume
Affiliations: American Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, Mahoning County Bar Association, Past-President-Mahoning-Trumbull Counties Academy of Trial Lawyers
Education: J.D., Capital University. B.A., Ohio State University.
Work Experience: Judge, Hamilton County Municipal Court, since April 15, 2015. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County, 2008-2015. Law Director, City of Norwood, 2012-2015. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Franklin County (Columbus, Ohio), 2007-2008. Law Office of Robert F. Krapenc & J. Scott Weisman, 2006.
Family: Married to wife, Beth, with 3 children.
Affiliations: Hamilton County Law Library Resource Board member. Hamilton County Courthouse Centennial Committee member. Yellow Ribbon Support Center volunteer. Cincinnati Bar Association. Ohio Judicial Conference. Association of Municipal/ County Judges of Ohio.
Endorsements: Fraternal Order of Police, Queen City Lodge 69. Cincinnati Right to Life PAC. Hamilton County Republican Party. Plumbers, Pipefitters, & M.E.S. Local 392. Ironworkers Local 44.
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): I have served as Judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court for 4.5 years. I’ve presided over more than 20,000 cases and earned a reputation as a Judge who treats everyone in the courtroom with dignity & respect, always follows the law as written, and works hard to do justice, one case at a time.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? As a felony prosecutor, I fought for justice for the victims of crime. I worked hard to make our community safer by taking dangerous criminals off our streets. I also served as Law Director, or chief legal officer, for the city of Norwood. This allowed me to serve the community where I live by providing legal advice to city employees and elected officials on a wide range of legal issues including civil litigation, contract negotiations, economic development, and public safety. I also previously worked in criminal defense, representing individuals facing criminal charges. As your Judge, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and follow the law, and to treat all people fairly and with respect. I am the only candidate in this race with a proven record of service as a Judge, a felony prosecutor, in civil litigation, and in criminal defense. These experiences have shaped and informed my approach to serving as a Judge. I am proud of my record of service and I am honored to serve as your Judge!
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? Hamilton County Municipal Court is truly the People’s Court. It is one of the busiest courts in Ohio, and serves the broadest cross-section of the public of any of our courts. Every day there are 30-50 cases on my docket, each involving unique individuals, evidence, and disputes. It is critically important to our community and to our country that people have confidence that justice is administered fairly and efficiently in our courts. That is why I believe it is important for judges to be actively engaged with the public we serve, by participating in community groups & meetings, speaking at schools and civic organizations, and using social media. I am proud of my record as a Judge who treats everyone with respect, always follows the law as written, and works hard to do justice in each case, one case at a time. I humbly ask for your vote for re-election to the Hamilton County Municipal Court.
Occupation: judge montgomery county municipal court
Education: jd dayton school of law
Work Experience: attorney since 1980, judge 24 years
Affiliations: bar associations, masons, non-denominational
Endorsements: county sheriff rob streck (republican), state rep. phil plummer (republican), Dayton Miami Valley Afl-Cio, afscme counci, Nontgomery county dem0cratic party,etc
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): 5 years acting/visiting judge Miamisburg muni court, Urbana Muni court, Miami County muni Court, Dayton muni Court, Xenia Muni Court: Judge Montgomery County muni Court 24 years since 1996.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I have a degree I psychology that is useful in my Court every day. Honorably discharged Veteran where I was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for my work as a behavioral science specialist. My 25 years in private practice prepared me to deal with the everyday problems of people in crisis. I have worked with several local elected officials to enact legislation to convert the Montgomery County Court from a part-time Court to full-time Court. Have successfully worked with local law enforcement, County Commissioners, and administrative officers from Montgomery County to keep the County Muni court in the communities they service. I have always been a hard worker and as a judge I have shown up for work every day except when I have been ill.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I have worked for 24 years as the “‘go to’ judge in this Court. I understand the needs of the Court and I am presently in the middle of planning for building a brand new courthouse in Trotwood, Ohio and renovating the Huber Heights Courthouse. The citizens I have served for over 20 years deserve a Judge who, as a resident of the County for 40 years, understands their needs.
Occupation: Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge District 2 -since January, 2010
Education: B.A., History, University of Cincinnati, 1978. Juris Doctor, March 1981, University of Toledo College of Law, Certificate, Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Harvard Law School, 1986
Work Experience: Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge 1990-present, Ohio House of Representatives 2003-2010, 2000-2003 Trial Counsel, Hamilton County Public Defenders Office, 1990-1999 Cincinnati City Council
Affiliations: Vestry, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Board Soteni International, Treasurer, The Argus Club, Cincinnati Bar Association, Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, Ohio State Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic Party, Equality Cincinnati PAC, Ohio Enviornmental Council PAC, AFL-CIO Labor Council, Bold New Democracy
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): I have been a Judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court since 1990. In those 9 years, I have presided over numerous jury and bench trials which give a judge a great insight into the experience of jurors as they consider cases and citizens and people as they come before the court. Municipal Courts are courts of record whose jurisdiction is over criminal misdemeanor offenses, including drug possession and OVIs and civil matters, like financial disputes, up to 5,000.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? I began my legal career with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office in 1981, eventually being appointed an Assistant Attorney General in 1983. I served as an Ohio Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights and an Ohio Assistant Attorney General for Workers Compensation where I gained a great deal of experience with jury trials and jury trial preparation, appellate practice in the 10th District Court of Appeals and I have argued 2 cases before the Ohio Supreme Court. In 1988 I joined the law firm of White, Getgey and Meyer Co. LPA where I performed general litigation services for our clients. I loved my experience in the Ohio Attorney General’s Office and at White, Getgey and Meyer. In 1990 I was appointed to Cincinnati City Council where I remained until 1999. While a Member of Council, I chaired the Law and Public Safety Committee for 4 years from 1995 through 1999. In 2000, I had the great fortune to joined the Hamilton County Public Defenders Office where I served as a Trial Counsel in the Juvenile Division until 2003. In 2003 I was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives where I served on many committees including serving as Chair of the Committee on Criminal Law and Chair of the Bi-cameral Prison Inspections Committee. As a result of that service I received the highest award given by the Ohio Department of Corrections, The Gold Star Award. Through many of my years in public service, I carried a private law practice focusing on Probate Law. All of these experiences combine to give you a wide range of experience with people. These experiences give you the sensitivity and human feeling to understand people’s problems and dilemmas and I have focused on being a problem solver dedicated to helping people.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? I am seeking re-election to the Hamilton County Municipal Court because I believe I can make a difference in the lives of the people who come before me and the cases I have to help solve and decide. We are facing a large opioid epidemic in Hamilton County and I strive to treat these challenges to people in a humane way that prioritizes effective treatment over harsh punishment and incarceration. There has been a wide debate over Bail settings for non violent misdemeanor defendants in the Hamilton County Municipal Court. I believe that I have been a leader in the Court in sharply reducing Bonds and Bail at initial hearings at Arraignment and in my Courtroom where warranted. As I look at the national economic landscape and the financial challenges that people face in Hamilton County, I am deeply sensitive to what ability or non ability that people have to bail and bond settings. Of course, where a defendant is a threat to others and public safety, especially persons with multiple OVIs or dangerous weapons offenses, that must be weighed appropriately-consistent with the strength of the criminal complaint, their prior record, and public safety. I feel my background in public life gives me a band of trusted public service across Cincinnati and Hamilton County to insure equal and fair and balanced judgement for the citizens of Hamilton County for the Hamilton County Municipal Court. Hamilton County and Cincinnati are in the middle of a development and housing boom. Many citizens are doing well and many are not. If order for the region, county and cities, villages, and townships to thrive, it is vital that all citizens, no matter what their background is, to feel when they enter the court system that they will be treated fairly. My charge is to uphold the law, interpret the law and to do justice, fairly. I put myself into the shoes of the people who face me every day and I try to shape sentences that restore victims to being whole again and defendants who return to society after punishment or treatment with improved chances of never coming back to court again.
Website: Judgehoover.com Fb Re-elect Judge Kim Hoover
Occupation: Judge
Education: J.D. University of Akron
Work Experience: Judge for 24 years
Family: Married for 38 years with four adult children
Affiliations: Methodist
Bar Association Ratings: Rated Excellent by Akron Bar Association Commission for Judicial Elections
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): Cuyahoga Falls Municipal Court 1995-2009 Stow Municipal Court 2009-present
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? Served in the legislative branch as a Council representative including President Civil Service Commissioner Prosecutor Private practice attorney for 15 years Boards including Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? Continue my work bringing non partisan justice without regard for party politics We are the only court in the State that not only operates in the black, but also has paid the construction costs of a new courthouse for 10 years, reducing that debt from 2m to less than .7m.
Occupation: Montgomery County Juvenile Court Magistrate
Education: J. D. Ohio Northern University College of Law, B. A. Bowling Green State University, A. A. Sinclair Community College
Work Experience: Attorney (General practice – civil & criminal), Assistant Vandalia Municipal Court Prosecutor, Mathias H. Heck, Jr., Assistant Montgomery County Prosecutor, Montgomery County Juvenile Court Magistrate, Adjunct Faculty – – Sinclair Community College, Rets Tech, Kaplan College, Central State University
Family: Married with 2 children
Affiliations: Dayton Bar Association, Ohio Association of Magistrates, B. A. S. S. n
Endorsements: Montgomery County Ohio Republican Party
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): Montgomery County Juvenile Court Magistrate ( July 1995-present)
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? I have practiced in both civil and criminal courts and have experience of over a year and a half as a municipal court prosecutor
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? I am running for this seat because I have been a judicial officer of the Montgomery County Juvenile Court as a magistrate for over 24 years. I am fully qualified and dedicated to continuing my life in public service by providing fair, equal and respectful treatment to all parties, victims, witnesses and attorneys in my commitment to continued judicial service to the community.
Occupation: Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Columbiana County Prosecutor’s Office
Education: J.D. from University of Akron School of Law 1986
Work Experience: Former County Court Judge 1993-2001; Private Practice 1987-2018
Family: Single
Affiliations: Salem Area Visiting Nurses Association; Salem Rotary Club 1989-2015
Endorsements: UAW CAP Council; Hall of Fame Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO
Bar Rating: Martindale Hubbell BV rating
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): I served in the Columbiana County Court from 1993-2001; Was the Salem City Magistrate in 1992
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? The fact that I have been a practicing attorney for over 32 years handling criminal and civil cases qualifies me for the position. Further having a combine 9 years as an assistant prosecuting attorney has allowed me to see cases from both sides.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? My experience as a judge, prosecutor, defense counsel and civil litigator allows me to be prepared to handle any type of case that would come before me as judge. I am the most qualified candidate for the position given my years of experience hearing and trying jury trials, along with trials to the bench.
Education: J.D. University of Dayton School of Law, B.S.Ed., Bowling Green State University
Work Experience: Judge since 1996, private practice of law for 10 years prior.
Family: Married, one grown son.
Affiliations: Catholic – Parishoner St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg OH. Perrysburg Knight of Columbus, Exchange Club of Perrysburg
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): I have been the Judge of the Bowling Green Municipal Court since 1996, 23+ years.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? In 1985 I graduated from law school and passed the Bar Examination. I became an associate in the law firm of Reddin & Reddin, a general practice law firm. As part of that practice I was a village prosecutor for the neighboring villages and the City of Bowling Green in the Bowling Green Municipal Court. I provided representation as village legal counsel as well. I represented clients, including in trials, in domestic relations matters, contracts, collections, business transactions, real estate, landlord-tenant matters, personal injury, wrongful death, wills, trusts, and estates. I provided traffic and criminal defense representation in area courts as well. I served as a board member of The Link, Family Services of Northwest Ohio, The Wood County Regional Airport Authority,and the Civil Service Commission of the City of Bowling Green. My areas of practice and experience proved valuable when adjudicating the variety of filings, motions, and cases heard in the Bowling Green Municipal Court.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat? When I was in private practice, I prosecuted cases in the Bowling Green Municipal Court over a period of 10 years. I used that familiarity with the court as well as the rest of my legal experience to focus on the work of the Bowling Green Municipal Court. After my election in 1995, the court and city of Bowling Green planned, designed and constructed a new municipal court facility. The facility opened in December 1999, approximately 80,000.00 under budget. The facility now 20 years old has proved to be an attractive and efficient working environment for the citizens, lawyers, participants and employees of the court. During my tenure, the court implemented a “no bond policy” in domestic violence cases so that an offender is not released until a judicial officer has reviewed his or her case and sets appropriate conditions on any bond granted. The court has scheduled crimes of violence and non support cases on a specific day of the week so that all stakeholders and treatment providers are available to help resolve these cases thoughtfully and expeditiously. The court is a founding collaborative participant in the Project Direct Link program. This program seeks to get offenders treatment starting in the jail with a Vivitrol injection to block pleasure centers in the offender’s brain prior to release. Offenders are then placed in a medically assisted treatment regimen with supervision by a medical doctor. The court’s Probation Department retains supervision over the offender to maintain offender compliance with treatment. The court believes that treatment works and people recover. I am running for this seat because i don’t believe I am finished meeting the challenges in our community. I believe that as judge, I can continue to make a positive contribution to the lives of the users of the court and the citizens of the Bowling Green Municipal Court District.
Education: J.D. – University of Toledo 1994, B.S. Michigan State University 1990
Work Experience: Stark County Public Defender 1995-1996, Wood County Public Defender 1996-2001, Asst. Law Director/Prosecutor, City of Fostoria 2001-2003, Private Practice 2001-2003, Asst. Wood County Prosecutor 2003-2018, Judge Perrysburg Municipal Court 2019-present
Family: Married, three children
Affiliations: Catholic – Parishoner St. Rose Catholic Church, Perrysburg OH. Perrysburg Knight of Columbus, Exchange Club of Perrysburg E
Bar Association Ratings: Highly Recommended – Lucas County Bar Association
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years): Perrysburg Municipal Court 2019-present
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge? I have dedicated my career to ensuring our children are allowed to grow up in a community that is safe and protected. Having served for 15 years as a Wood County Prosecutor and having previously served as a defense attorney, my experience is unparalleled. I began my legal career in the Perrysburg Municipal Court in 1992 as a legal intern while in law school and have served in the Perrysburg Municipal Court throughout my career. My extensive involvement in the community speaks to my dedication to serving the community.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I look forward to continuing to serve my community through the position of Judge of the Perrysburg Municipal Court. My goal is to ensure that the Court is run efficiently, and serves our region well. As the challenges facing our communities change over time, it is important that we look to new ways to ensure that those that come into the court are treated with dignity and respect and their needs are met in a fair and expeditious manner.
Occupation: Franklin County Municipal Court Judge since 2005
Education: B.A. Youngstown State University, summa cum laude; J.D. Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University
Work Experience: Judge in Franklin County Municipal Court since 2005; Private practice (solo practitioner) from 1982-1995 & 2002-2005; Of counsel Teaford, Rich, Wheeler & Coffman from 1997-2002; Ohio House of Representatives from 1995-2002; Partnership with Michelle Shuster 1995-1997; Administrative Law Judge for State Personnel Board of Review 1985-1989;
Affiliations: Trustee American Cancer Society; Certificate of Honor and Recognition from the Columbus City Council; Outstanding Organization Award from the Short North Business Association; Resolution of Expression from Columbus City Council for Outstanding contributions to the community; Certificate of Expression for Performing Exceptional Service to COTA; Partners in Prevention Award, Franklin County Prevention Institute; Leadership Award, Southwest Education Association; Program Volunteer of the Year Award, Central Ohio Chapter of the March of Dimes; Ohio March of Dimes Public Affairs Award; Victorian Village Commission, former member; Italian Village Commission, former Chair and member; St. Marks Community Health Center, former board member; Downtown Housing Task Force, former member; Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) Task Force, former member; Franklinton Board of Trade; Franklinton Historical Society; Hilltop Business Association; Grove City Chamber of Commerce; Central Ohio Folic Acid Council, honorary chair; Child Care Task Force, co-chair; March of Dimes Board Member; CASA Board Member; Shaken Baby Education Initiative Board Member; Member of the Short North Business Association; Member of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
Endorsements: Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Capitol City Lodge No. 9; Teamsters Local Union 413;Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 189; Coalition of Black Trade Unionists; Coalition of Labor Union Women; A. Philip Randolph Institute
Family: Married with two children
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years):
It has been my great honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Franklin County as a Judge in the Franklin County Municipal Court since 2005. My docket is comprised of criminal misdemeanors, adult traffic violations and civil lawsuits, which include landlord/tenant matters, breach of contract, personal injury, debt collection and City of Columbus income tax matters). Additionally, I serve in special session approximately every four weeks. Special sessions include in-jail arraignments, out-of-jail arraignments and Duty Room matters. My primary function in the arraignment court is to set bonds on misdemeanor and preliminary felony cases. Typical Duty Room responsibilities include warrant set-asides, ruling on motions for default judgment, motions to dismiss filed by the prosecutor pursuant to Criminal Rule 48, cognovits notes, motions to excuse jurors, probable cause hearings, civil wedding ceremonies and the review of subpoenas and search warrants for law enforcement. Prior to serving as Municipal Court Judge, I served as a part-time Administrative Law Judge for the State Personnel Board of Review. In this position I conducted administrative hearings to resolve factual and legal disputes arising from appeals filed with the Board. Additionally, I presided over settlement and status conferences, pre-hearings and record hearings which proceed much like court trials with witnesses, exhibits and rules of evidence. As a Judge for fifteen years, I have presided over thousands of bench, jury and civil trials, motion hearings and post-conviction hearings. Serving one of the busiest municipal courts in the entire nation is both a challenging and rewarding experience and I am extremely proud to serve as a judge in the Franklin County Municipal Court.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
While in private practice I represented hundreds of clients in litigation filed in the Municipal Court as well as the General, Domestic & Juvenile, and Probate Divisions of the Court of Common Pleas in Franklin County in addition to numerous other jurisdictions throughout the state of Ohio. After running a solo practice for many years, I decided to pursue a career in government. In 1994, I was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives and subsequently went on to serve for four very rewarding and productive terms in the legislature. As a representative, I was responsible for introducing and sponsoring a number of important bills in the legislature, including House Bill 162, which established the crime of homicide by child abuse that mandated the same statutory penalties as homicide. This bill became a model for like-minded legislation throughout the United States and as a result earned me an appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show. In addition to my experience as a legislator, I have served as a member of numerous local organizations including the Shaken Baby Education Initiative, the Downtown Housing Task Force, the Franklinton Board of Trade, the Franklinton Historical Society, the Hilltop Business Association, the Central Ohio Folic Acid Council, the Child Care Task Force, and the Grove City Chamber of Commerce. I currently serve as a Board Member at the American Cancer Society. Service in these various organizations have allowed me to garner valuable experience and knowledge as well as foster relationships with business leaders, community leaders and constituents. I will continue to utilize my connections to serve Franklin County effectively and with distinction.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am running for Judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court because I want to continue to serve this wonderful community. As a student of the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University, I developed strong ties to the City of Columbus and Franklin County. I have spent nearly all of my adult life in Franklin County and my husband and I chose to live, work, and raise our two daughters here. I enjoy engaging with our citizens and community leaders. I genuinely appreciate connecting with members of our community because they provide invaluable information in reference to improvement of our local government, economy and legal system. People who know me know I am a fighter for those who do not have a voice. As a cancer survivor, I know what it feels like to never give up, to persevere through adversity. I would like for the people who appear in my courtroom to know that they will always have an opportunity to turn their lives around and to better themselves. I want victims to be confident that their voice is being heard and I will continue to listen to them. I recognize it is vitally important for judges to be “change agents†and give people the tools by which they can better themselves. I feel it is essential to facilitate productive outcomes in order to reduce recidivism rates. I am cognizant that judges can always do a better job in addressing the fundamental and underlying root causes of crime. Generational poverty, addiction, broken families and broken dreams are issues that are not going to be resolved overnight. The judicial system is often the first point of contact for people who need intervention and I take my responsibility as a judge in helping to transform lives very seriously. As a judge, I am sometimes required to make tough decisions which may not always be popular decisions. Being a judge is an extremely difficult job that I feel I am uniquely qualified for given my cumulative years of experience on the bench, in the legislature, and in the private sector. I am determined to continue to dispense justice with integrity and resolute fairness. I believe that my lengthy and varied legal background as well as my years in public service and on the bench make me highly qualified to continue as a Judge in the Franklin County Municipal Court.
