Office: John Kennedy for Municipal Court
Age: 35
Residence: Hamilton, OH
Email: johnkennedyforjudge@gmail.com
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/johnkennedyforjudge/
https://johnkennedyforjudge.com
https://twitter.com/jkennedy4judge
Occupation: Hamilton County Public Defender
Education: J.D. from the University of Cincinnati
Work Experience: Public Defender since 2011.
Family: Married with 1 Child.
Endorsements: Hamilton County Democratic Party
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years):
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(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
My legal career has focused on ensuring everyone going through our justice system is treated fairly and with dignity. During my time at Law School, I worked at the Ohio Innocence Project. I was working with those wrongfully convicted, which sparked my interested in public defense. Outside of that role, working as a public defender means I spend almost every day in the courtroom. Specifically, in Hamilton County, I spend most of my time arguing cases in its courtroom and in front of the judges. I’ve seen firsthand where the system can break down for people going through it. I’ve seen it happen for some of my clients. Much of that firsthand experience I can translate to positive change in the Municipal Court.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I’ve spent almost my entire legal career in the Hamilton County Courthouse. I’ve seen firsthand where the system can break down while serving its citizens. My firsthand experience prepares me to apply solutions to the areas where the court can breakdown. I’ve spent years as a part of the system, and I’ve experienced areas I know I can improve as a judge, ensuring that everyone appearing before the court is treated with dignity and respect.