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Matt C Staley

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

*Top Vote-Getter in General Election

Candidate Q&A

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Lima
  • Email
    mstaley@allencountyohio.com
  • Social Media
  • Age
    68
  • Occupation
    Judge, Allen County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations Division
  • Education

    B.A. Ohio State University (1976) J.D. Ohio Northern University (1979)

  • Work Experience

    Lima Municipal Court Assistant Prosecutor 1979-1981; Assistant Allen County Prosecutor 1981-1993; Practicing Attorney 1979-1993; Allen County Domestic Relations Judge 1993-present

  • Family
    Married
  • Affiliations

    Ohio State Bar Association, Allen County Bar Association, Co-chair Supreme Court Committee on Families and the Courts, Co-chair Ohio Judicial Conference Family Law Committee, Actively involved with youth athletics in community; Allen County Abilities Baseball League

  • Endorsements

    N/A

  • Bar Association Ratings

    N/A

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Allen County Common Pleas Court, Domestic Relations, 30 years

Question 2

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

I have been involved in many aspects of our community and in that regard have a broad understanding of the individuals using our courts.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I wish to continue serving Allen county residents using the broad experience I have acquired over the past 43 years as a lawyer and 30 years in this position as Domestic Relations Judge.