Donte Johnson Hamilton County Municipal Court District 2

Candidate Details

Residence
Blue Ash
Email
donteforjudge@gmail.com
Website
dontejohnsonforjudge.com
Social Media
facebook.com/donteforjudge
Age
38
Occupation
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge
Education
Howard University, BA

University of Cincinnati, College of Law, JD
Work Experience
Attorney since 2010. Former Public Defender, Housing Attorney, and Private Defense Attorney.
Family
Married with 3 Children
Affiliations
American Judges Association, Ohio Black Judges Association, National Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Association, Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, Cincinnati NAACP, and the League of United Latin American Citizens.
Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council, ASFMCE Council 8, Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, Friends of the Sentinels.
Bar Association Ratings
Cincinnati Bar Association 2023 Judicial Candidate Poll Results:

https://www.cincybar.org/Portals/43/PDFs/Misc/JudicialPoll23-Results.pdf?ver=2023-09-26-132616-947

Donte Johnson

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge since December 2021

Question 2

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

I have dedicated my career to seeking justice and fighting for the people of Hamilton County. I served many years as a Public Defender and Housing Attorney, before starting my own law practice. My personal and professional experiences make me an ideal Judge for today’s society.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for re-election to ensure equal access to justice for every person accused of a crime, every victim of a crime, and every civil litigant that enters my courtroom.