Angelina Jackson Judge of the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Candidate Details

Residence
Trotwood
Email
angelinaforjudge@gmail.com
Website
angelinaforjudge.com
Social Media
facebook.com/angelinajacksonforjudge
instagram.com/angelinajacksonforjudge
twitter.com/angelina4judge
Age
46
Occupation
Assistant Montgomery County Public Defender
Education
B.A., Florida A&M University

J.D., University of Cincinnati College of Law
Work Experience
I have been practicing law for 18 years. I am currently employed as an Assistant Montgomery County Public Defender, where I represent indigent clients in the municipal, common pleas, and appellate courts of Montgomery County. Previously, I practiced in the civil litigation division of the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl. Additionally, I served as Director of the Race & Justice Project at the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, where I litigated civil rights cases and criminal appeals and advocated for criminal justice reform. I was also employed at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where I served as Director of Public Service & Externships and Adjunct Professor.
Family
I am the mother of two daughters ages 10 and 15.
Affiliations
For the past two years I have been involved with the City of Dayton's police reform initiatives, first as a member of the Use of Force Working Group, and currently as the Chair of the Use of Force Committee. During these initiatives, I worked with community members and Dayton police officers to review the department’s use of force data, policies, and practices. I researched and drafted recommendations to adopt use of force policies that are designed to minimize use of force and keep citizens and officers safer.

I have previously served as a volunteer attorney with the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, where I represented victims of domestic violence in divorce proceedings free of charge. I am also a member of the Dayton Bar Association, where I have served as a member of the board of trustees, a co-chair of the diversity committee, and an author of articles for Dayton Bar Briefs Magazine. I am also a member of the NAACP, the FAMU National Alumni Association, and the National Association for Public Defense.
Endorsements
Montgomery County Democratic Party

Dayton Miami Valley AFL-CIO

IUE-CWA Local 755

National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter

The Collective PAC

Barrier to Entry PAC

Vote Mama PAC

State Representative Willis Blackshear, Jr.

Montgomery County Commissioners Judy Dodge, Debbie Lieberman, and Carolyn Rice

Montgomery County Recorder Brandon McClain

Montgomery County Auditor Karl Keith

City of Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, Jr.

City of Trowood Mayor Mary McDonald

City of Clayton Mayor Michael Stevens

I also have the support of several other local elected officials, attorneys, members of the faith community, and community advocates, which can be found at: www.angelinaforjudge.com/endorsements.

Angelina Jackson

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

If I am elected, this will be my first term as a judge.

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If I am elected, this will be my first term as a judge.

Question 2

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

The common pleas court handles civil and criminal cases, as well as administrative appeals. During my career, I have handled misdemeanor and felony criminal cases and appeals, as well as a variety of civil matters, including medical malpractice, products liability, commercial warranty, and contractual disputes. I have worked with diverse clients ranging from corporations to individuals experiencing homelessness, and I am committed to treating all people with dignity and respect and to applying the law fairly and accurately. My extensive legal experience and willingness to work hard means that I will remain dedicated to reaching the right outcome in every case.

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The common pleas court handles civil and criminal cases, as well as administrative appeals. During my career, I have handled misdemeanor and felony criminal cases and appeals, as well as a variety of civil matters, including medical malpractice, products liability, commercial warranty and contractual disputes. I have worked with diverse clients ranging from corporations to indviduals experiencing homelessness, and I am committed to treating all people with dignity and respect and to applying the law fairly and accurately. My extensive legal experience and willingness to work hard means that I will remain dedicated to reaching the right outcome in every case.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for judge because I care about the health, safety and well-being of the people of Montgomery County and because I believe in the fair and equitable administration of justice. I also believe that public defenders and civil rights attorneys have important and valuable professional experience that is largely absent from the current bench. In order for people to have trust and confidence in the system, the bench must be truly representative of everyone it serves. My personal and professional background would bring much-needed diversity to the bench.

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