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Tony Schoen

Tony Schoen

For Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Unexpired Term Term Ending 1/4/2025

Candidate Q&A

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Kettering
  • Email
    schoenforjudge@gmail.com
  • Website
    schoenforjudge.com
  • Social Media
    facebook.com/citizenstoelectschoen
  • Age
    44
  • Occupation
    Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
  • Education

    Ohio University:  Double Major in Finance and Business Law with a minor in Philosophy.  Recognized as top Business Law Graduate;

    The Ohio State Moritz College of Law:  Graduated with honors

  • Work Experience

    Investment Banker:  Banc of America Securities, LLC;

    Faruki, Ireland, & Cox:  Associate focusing on Complex Business Litigation;

    Schoen Law:  Focus on criminal defense and Guardian ad Litem appointments;

    Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office:  Have acted as Supervisor of Grand Jury Division, Care House Attorney, Trial Supervisor, and Head of the Consumer Fraud Division.

  • Family
    Married for twenty years with two children and a dog
  • Affiliations

    I am heavily involved at my parish, St. Albert the Great.  I have served on parish council and the athletic board.  I coach youth sports year round, including golf, basketball, and volleyball. 

  • Endorsements

    Brandon McClain - Montgomery County Recorder;

    Willis Blackshear - State Representative;

    Jeffrey Mims - Mayor of Dayton;

    Barbara Gorman - First Female Judge on the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court Bench;

    Peggy Lehner - Mayor of Kettering;

    Mathias Heck, Jr. - Montgomery County Prosecutor;

    Tim Gorman - Clayton Councilman;

    Debbie Lieberman - Montgomery County Commissioner;

    Judy Dodge - Montgomery County Commissioner;

    Carolyn Rice - Montgomery County Commissioner;

    Marty Gehres - Dayton Municipal Clerk of Courts;

    Dennis Lieberman - Clayton County Commissioner;

    AFL-CIO;

    Michael Wright - Partner at Wright and Schulte;

    Erin Rhinehart - Partner at Faruki+

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

If elected, it would be my first term as a Judge.

Question 2

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

Common Pleas Court handles felony and civil cases.  I am unique because I have courtroom experience in both areas.  I worked as a civil litigator at Faruki+. My private practice focused on criminal defense.  At the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office I supervised the Grand Jury Division, worked at Care House, acted as trial supervisor, and currently supervise the Consumer Fraud Division. This breadth of experience makes me the best candidate for Common Pleas Court Judge.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

Early in my career, I had the luxury of practicing in front of all the Judges on the Common Pleas Court Bench.  I was lucky enough to have a close relationship with the Honorable Barbara Gorman.  In working with her, I realized that I wanted to be a Judge to serve the community that I love.  I have been practicing my entire career in Montgomery County.  I have experience in all areas that come before the Court.  I am involved in the community and understand the practitioners and people that come before the Court.  When Judge Krumholtz retired, I knew that this is the opportunity that I wanted to pursue.  If blessed enough to win this election, I will work diligently to serve Montgomery County honorably.