2023 Directory Changes

Changes to the Ohio Judicial Conference 2023 Ohio Judges Directory can be found on this page - the 2023 Ohio Judges Directory is available for purchase; download the order form here.

Below is a list of all changes to the information in the 2023 Ohio Judges Directory, arranged by the date of the change. These changes have also been applied to the online directory

June
6/5/2023
Page 24, Eleventh District Court of Appeals
Robert J. Patton was appointed to an unexpired term ending February 9, 2027. Judge Patton replaces Judge Cynthia Westcott Rice who was elected to the common pleas court.
May
5/29/2023
Page 94, Tuscarawas County Court
James J. Ong was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024. Judge Ong replaces Judge Brad Hillyer who retired.
May
5/1/2023
Page 37, Coshocton Co. Probate/Juvenile Court
Jason Given was appointed to an unexpired term ending February 8, 2027. Judge Given replaces Judge Van Blanchard who retired.
Page 98, Wayne Co. Municipal Court
Nathan R. Shaker was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. Judge Shaker replaces Judge Timothy VanSickle who was elected to the common pleas court.
April
4/24/2023
Page 62, Lake Co. Common Pleas Court
Jeffrey W. Ruple was appointed to an unexpired term ending January 5, 2025. Judge Ruple replaces Judge Eugene Lucci who was elected to the appellate court.
April
4/11/2023
Page 35, Paulding Co. Probate/Juvenile Court
Harvey D. Hyman was appointed to an unexpired term ending February 8, 2029. Judge Hyman replaces Judge Michael Wehrkamp who resigned.
April
4/10/2023
Page 80, Clinton Co. Municipal Court
David M. Henry was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2027. Judge Henry replaces Judge Michael Daugherty who passed away.
April
4/7/2023
Page 86, Sandusky County Court #1
Judge John P. Kolesar retired midterm. This leaves a vacancy in this court.
March
3/27/2023
Page 46, Fayette Co. Probate/Juvenile Court
Mary King was appointed to an unexpired term ending February 8, 2027. Judge King replaces Judge David Bender who went to the common pleas court.
February
2/25/2023
Page 62, Lake Co. Juvenile Court
Judge Karen Lawson passed away. This leaves a vacancy in this court.
February
2/21/2023
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