Katelyn Dickey
7th District Court of Appeals
Full Term Commencing Feb. 9, 2025
*Top Vote-Getter in General Election
Candidate Details
- Residence
Lisbon - Email
vote@dickeyforjudge.com - Website
dickeyforjudge.com - Social Media
facebook.com/JudgeKatelynDickey - Age
38 - Occupation
Judge, Columbiana County Municipal Court - Education
University of Akron, Juris Doctorate Degree
Gannon University, Erie, PA Bachelors of Science Degree
Crestview High School, Columbiana, OH
- Work Experience
Judge Columbiana County Municipal Court, current
Assistant Prosecutor Columbiana County
Magistrate Columbiana County Common Pleas Court
Probation Officer, Columbiana County
Staff Attorney Columbiana County Common Pleas Court
Business Law Adjunct Professor, Kent State University, Salem Campus
Das Dutch Haus, Columbiana, OH
- Family
Married with 4 children - Affiliations
The Federalist Society, NRA, Columbiana County Farm Bureau, Ohio State Bar Association, Columbiana County Bar Association, Mahoning County Bar Association, Columbiana County Township Association
- Endorsements
Columbiana County Republican Party
Columbiana County Republican Party Chairman David Johnson
Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin
Carroll County Sheriff Calvin Graham
Dozens of other republican elected officials
Katelyn Dickey
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
I currently serve the citizens of Columbiana County as a Municipal Court Judge. I handle misdemeanor cases such as domestic violence, assault, and theft cases as well as civil cases. I won a primary and general election in 2019 before taking the oath of office to take the bench January 1, 2020.
I served the citizens of Columbiana County as a Magistrate in 2018 in the Court of Common Pleas. I handled Domestic Relation cases where I have experience issuing domestic violence and civil stalking protection orders.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI currently serve the citizens of Columbiana County as a Municipal Court Judge. I handle misdemeanor cases such as domestic violence, assault, and theft cases as well as civil cases. I won a primary and general election in 2019 before taking the oath of office to take the bench January 1, 2020.
I served the citizens of Columbiana County as a Magistrate in 2018 in the Court of Common Pleas. I handled Domestic Relation cases where I have experience issuing domestic violence and civil stalking protection orders.
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I have served in nearly every aspect of the criminal justice system as a staff attorney, probation officer, magistrate, prosecutor, and now as a judge. This makes me uniquely qualified to be the next Court of Appeals Judge. I have worked closely with judges over the years conducting legal research and drafting legal writing with respect to many civil and criminal trials as a staff attorney. As a felony probation officer, I saw the effects of addiction first hand. As a magistrate, I often protected women and children by issuing domestic violence and civil stalking protection orders. As a prosecutor, I prosecuted criminals to keep our communities safe. Currently, as a judge, I handle thousands of cases with efficiency and give criminals the sentences they deserve. Before entering the legal world, I was a waitress which provided me invaluable skills dealing with people and ensuring superior customer service.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI have served in nearly every aspect of the criminal justice system as a staff attorney, probation officer, magistrate, prosecutor, and now as a judge. This makes me uniquely qualified to be the next Court of Appeals Judge. I have worked closely with judges over the years conducting legal research and drafting legal writing with respect to many civil and criminal trials as a staff attorney. As a felony probation officer, I saw the effects of addiction first hand. As a magistrate, I often protected women and children by issuing domestic violence and civil stalking protection orders. As a prosecutor, I prosecuted criminals to keep our communities safe. Currently, as a judge, I handle thousands of cases with efficiency and give criminals the sentences they deserve. Before entering the legal world, I was a waitress which provided me invaluable skills dealing with people and ensuring superior customer service.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am passionate about the future of our community. I am the next generation of republican leaders and I can lead the 7th Distrct for many years to come. I am committed to following the law and respecting the Constitution. My leadership qualities paired with my work ethic and values allow me to make a monumental impact in the 7th District.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI am passionate about the future of our community. I am the next generation of republican leaders and I can lead the 7th Distrct for many years to come. I am committed to following the law and respecting the Constitution. My leadership qualities paired with my work ethic and values allow me to make a monumental impact in the 7th District.