*Video filmed in 2022
Experience Matters
I know what it takes to be a judicial leader. I have developed the necessary skills. I am ready to serve Stark County as a Family Court Judge.
I began my career in private practice handling a myriad of cases, including domestic relations. After private practice, I began working in the Family Court. For over 17 years I have been honored to serve the children and families of Stark County in the Family Court. First, as counsel with the Stark County Public Defender Office, then as counsel with the Stark County Child Support Enforcement Agency. Since becoming a Magistrate in 2014, I have handled hearings in well over 12,000 Family Court cases. I am the only
candidate with judicial experience running a courtroom, taking testimony and evidence, applying law to the facts presented to the court, and issuing orders and decisions. I have presided over hearings in every
type of case handled in the Family Court. Because a Family Court Judge has incredible influence over the future of families, it is imperative that the judge possess a deep understanding of family law before calling his/her first case.
I have years of experience deciding cases for Family Court and have developed a reputation for being knowledgeable of the law. After being appointed as Chief Magistrate in 2020, I assumed many additional responsibilities. Responsibilities that include attending regularly scheduled Judge's meetings to provide feedback and input regarding the administrative responsibilities of the court, i.e., policy and procedure development and/or changes; personnel; finance; asset allocation; and local, state, and national initiatives of the court. This experience has given me an understanding of the administrative and financial
operations of the Family Court.
My personal and professional growth have afforded me with both family law knowledge and the proper judicial temperament necessary to be a judge for Stark County Family Court.
I know what it takes to be a judicial leader, I have developed the necessary skills, and it is now time for me to serve Stark County as a Family Court Judge.