Robert J. Patton
11th District Court of Appeals
Unexpired Term Ending Feb. 9, 2027
*Top Vote-Getter in General Election
Candidate Details
- Residence
Willowick - Email
rjpesq68@hotmail.com - Website
judgerobertpatton.com - Social Media
facebook.com/judgepatton - Age
55 - Occupation
Judge, Eleventh District Court of Appeals - Education
- Work Experience
- Family
Married to Lisa for over 27 years and we have three daughters. - Affiliations
See Eleventh District Court of Appeals Bio
- EndorsementsAshtabula County Republican PartyLake County Republican PartyBuckeye Firearms Association Rating of "Aq"Mahoning/Trumbull Central Labor Council AFL-CIOAFSCME Power in ActionAFSCME Ohio Council 8AFSCME Retiree Chapter 1184
- Bar Association Ratings
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Robert J. Patton
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
I was appointed to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals on June 5, 2023.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI was appointed to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals on June 5, 2023.
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I have over 27 years of experience as a practicing attorney. As set forth in my bio, I have taken over 60 cases to verdict in jury trials in State and Federal Court. In particular, I handled complex public corruption and white-collar cases as a federal prosecutor. This experience demonstrates my skills as a trial lawyer and provides a seasoned perspective in reviewing jury trials on appeal.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI have over 27 years of experience as a practicing attorney. As set forth in my bio, I have taken over 60 cases to verdict in jury trials in State and Federal Court. In particular, I handled complex public corruption and white-collar cases as a federal prosecutor. This experience demonstrates my skills as a trial lawyer and provides a seasoned perspective in reviewing jury trials on appeal.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I sought Governor DeWine's appointment and am running to hold my seat as judicial service represents a unique role of public service in the practice of law. Serving as a Judge was been a career aspiration since I graduated from law school in 1996 and worked for Judge Mitrovich on the Lake County Common Pleas Court.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI sought Governor DeWine's appointment and am running to hold my seat as judicial service represents a unique role of public service in the practice of law. Serving as a Judge was been a career aspiration since I graduated from law school in 1996 and worked for Judge Mitrovich on the Lake County Common Pleas Court.