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John G Howard

John G Howard

Butler County Court of Common Pleas
Full Term Commencing Jan. 3, 2025

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Middletown
  • Email
    Gregory.Howard@bcohio.gov
  • Social Media
  • Age
    64
  • Occupation
    Judge
  • Education

    J.D. Salmon P. Chase college of law - 1987

    B.B.A. University of Kentucky - 1982

  • Work Experience

    Judge Butler County Common Pleas Court General Division - 2017 to present

    Private Practice as an attorney from 1987 to 2017

     

  • Family
    Married with 2 children and 1 step-daughter
  • Affiliations

    Ohio State Bar Association

    Butler County Bar Asociation

    Ohio Judicial Conference Criminal Law & Procedure Committee

    Ohio Judicial Conference Specialized Docket Committee

    Ohio Judicial Conference Jury Service Committee

     

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

7 years Common Pleas Court General Division

8 years as Acting Judge Middletown Municipal Court

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

7 years Common Pleas Court General Division

8 years as Acting Judge Middletown Municipal Court


Question 2

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

Extensive private practice over 29 years prior to taking the bench. Handled 25 death penalty cases as a defense attorney. Extensive trial experience while in private practice in both civil and criminal law.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

Extensive private practice over 29 years prior to taking the bench. Handled 25 death penalty cases as a defense attorney. Extensive trial experience while in private practice in both civil and criminal law.


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for the seat that I currently hold. I am seeking to retain that seat. 

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I am running for the seat that I currently hold. I am seeking to retain that seat.