Judicial Professionalism

The Ohio Supreme Court has a Commission on Professionalism, which was established during the tenure of the late Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Moyer. Chief Justice Moyer believed that attorneys and judges were drifting away from the standards of professionalism needed to make sure that the public had confidence in the bar and judiciary. He had the Ohio Supreme Court establish the Commission which is made up of judges, attorneys, and lay people. The Commission was established in 1992 and is now in its 22nd year.

The Commission released on July 21, 2014, its fifth edition of its publication on best practices in professionalism. Included in that publication was a section entitled "Dos and Don'ts Guide for Judicial Professionalism."

I have reviewed that publication and find that the recommended behavior for Ohio judges is what I expect from the judges in front of whom I appear. Indeed, those judges for whom I have the most respect are those judges who incorporate those practices.

If I am elected Medina County Common Pleas Court Judge I will strive to make sure that I and my staff follow the recommendations of the Ohio Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

A copy of the guide can be view by clicking here.