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Robert J Batchelor

For Judge of the Coshocton County Court of Common Pleas, General/Domestic Relations Division
Full Term Beginning 1/1/2023

*Top Vote-Getter in General Election

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Coshocton
  • Email
    rbatchelor09949@roadrunner.com
  • Website
    bobbatchelorforjudge.com
  • Social Media
    facebook.com/re-electjudgebobbatchelor
  • Age
    56
  • Occupation
    Judge, Common Pleas Court
  • Education

    B.A., University of Toledo, 1989

    J.D., The Ohio State University, College of Law

     

  • Work Experience

    Coshocton County Prosecutor, 2001-2010

    Judge, Common Pleas Court, 2011-Present 

  • Family
    Married with 2 children
  • Affiliations

    NewPointe Community Church

    Board Member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    National Rifle Association 

    Coshocton Gun Club

  • Endorsements

    Coshocton County Sheriff, James A. Crawford

    West Lafayette Police Chief, Chris Walters

    Congressman Bob Gibbs

    Coshocton County Commissioner Dane Shryock

    Coshocton County Commissioner, Gary Fischer

    Coshocton County Commissioner, Rick Conkle

    Coshocton County Republican Party, Central Committee 

    Coshocton County Engineer, Fred Wachtel

    Coshocton County Recorder, Susan Turner

    Clerk of Courts, Camila Graham

    Coshocton County Bar Association 

  • Bar Association Ratings

    Unanimously endorsed by the Coshocton County Bar Association

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Judge, Common Pleas Court, 11 Years

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

Judge, Common Pleas Court, 11 Years


Question 2

What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?

Working as the county prosecutor for 10 years gave me the experience necessary to preside over complicated criminal and civil cases. This experience also prepared me to manage the hundreds of cases on the court's docket each year.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

Working as the county prosecutor for 10 years gave me the experience necessary to preside over complicated criminal and civil cases. This experience as the prosecutor also prepared me to manage the hundreds of cases on the court's docket each year. 


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for re-election because this is the greatest way that I can serve Coshocton County. Every decision I make can have an impact on the very place where I live, work, and raise a family. I believe that I’ve been part of something bigger than I expected by being part of a great team that continues to make Coshocton County safer and better for everyone. 

Also, being a judge is how I personally protect the rule of law, and our Constitution for Coshocton County. It’s about the fairness and justice that makes America great. It’s about treating the little cases and the big cases with the same attention and enthusiasm. I love the law, the courthouse, and Coshocton County.

Finally, I want to make sure that our courthouse remains a beacon of stability for Coshocton County. No matter what difficulties our county or our country face, I want people to see the courthouse that sits in the center of town as a sign that America’s basic principles of democracy are still alive and well. 

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I am running for re-election because this is the greatest way that I can serve Coshocton County. Every decision can have on the very place where I live, work, and raise a family. I believe that I’ve been part of something bigger than I expected by being part of a great team that continues to make Coshocton County safer and better for everyone. 

Also, being a judge is how I personally protect the rule of law, and our Constitution for Coshocton. It’s about the fairness and justice that makes America great. It’s about treating the little cases and the big cases with the same attention and enthusiasm. I love the law, the courthouse, and Coshocton County.

Finally, I want to make sure that our courthouse remains a beacon of stability for Coshocton County. No matter what difficulties our county or our country face, I want people to see the courthouse that sits in the center of town as a sign that America’s basic principles of democracy are still alive and well.