Loretta A Riddle Erie County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division

Candidate Details

Residence
Sandusky
Email
oglesbyx@aol.com
Social Media
facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564866897827
Age
55
Occupation
Attorney
Education
UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW – Toledo, Ohio - Juris Doctorate

· Member of the International Law Moot Court Team

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO – Toledo, Ohio - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Work Experience
LORETTA RIDDLE, ATTORNEY AT LAW - Sandusky, Ohio - Current

Divorce, Custody, Criminal Defense, Appeals, etc.

20 years of experience as an Attorney, representing clients in various.

State and Federal Courts in Ohio.

OGLESBY ATTORNEYS & COUNSELORS-AT-LAW – Sandusky, Ohio

Attorney

·         Creative strategizing and litigation of criminal and civil cases.

·         Aggressive trial attorney.

·         Experienced in drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments.

·         Responsible for case management of at least 75 cases at a time, over at least six facets of law.

·         Skilled at drafting and litigating Motions to Suppress.

·         Ensure client satisfaction resulting in numerous referrals.

·         Success with routinely assisting other attorneys.

OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE— Sandusky, Ohio

Adjunct Instructor

·         Provide instruction to Legal Assistant students with excellence.

·         Maintain current law updates/events to share with students.

·         Partner with Career Services Department to mentor students through externship experience.

·         Ensure that students are proficient in preparing and drafting court documents via class assignments.

·         Plan and develop syllabi and course curriculum.

DONALD HARRIS LAW FIRM — Sandusky, Ohio Attorney

·         First and only chair on various jury trials in State and Federal Court.

·         Skilled at drafting appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments.

·         Responsible for case management of 75 cases over at least five facets of law.

·         Experience with conducting hearings.

·         Accurate preparation and litigation of Motions to Suppress.

·         Ensure client satisfaction resulting in numerous referrals.

MARATHON ASHLAND PETROLEUM — Findlay, Ohio

Human Resources Paralegal

·         Defended charges of employment discrimination in at least 7 states.

·         Assisted in providing legal advice to internal clients on various employment discrimination issues.

·         Conducted internal investigations.

·         Composed position statements in response to charges of employment discrimination.

·         Facilitated employee training on employment discrimination.

OHIO CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION — Toledo, Ohio

Investigator III

·         Responsible for enforcing O.R.C. 4112.

·         Independently investigated a minimum of 20 charges of employment discrimination monthly.

·         Conducted interviews, legal research and analysis.

·         Successfully maintained a caseload of at least 50 cases.

·         Frequently called upon to assist in completing cases assigned to others.

·         Union Representative – filed grievances, represented members at every grievance step up to including mediation and arbitration; contract negotiation.
Family
Single mother of one fabulous daughter
Affiliations
Licensed in:

. Michigan

·         U.S. Northern District of Ohio

·         U.S. Eastern District of Michigan

·         Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Endorsements
N/A
Bar Association Ratings
N/A

Loretta A Riddle

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

N/A

Question 2

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

I have vast expereince in several areas of the law. From criminal jury trials to appeals, to divorces and child custody. Being in various courts with various Judge's has allowed me to experience first hand what policies and procedures work and which ones don't.

My direct contact with clients over the past 20 years, has allowed me to possess a deep understanding of the legal system and its practical implications on clients. I know the challenges that families are experiencing and what needs changed to make their time in court as least stressful as possible.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

Becuase major changes to policies and procedures are long over-do. Changes would free up court time to allow for timely decisions, limit the amount of times that clients miss work or school, reduce costs and make the court more accessible. Below is a starter list of the changes that need made:

Expand Court Hours: Open the Court at night and on Saturdays to increase Court time and allow flexibility for persons who work during the day.

Expedite Cases: When a person claims they are being denied court ordered visitation and when circumstances logically dictate that time is of the essence.

Timely Justice: Ensure prompt and efficient resolutions of every case with: Clear, Decisive Rulings: by being Committed to delivering well-considered decisions without unnecessary delays.

Respect for Time: Valuing the time of all parties involved and minimizing wasted court hours by…Streamlining Court Processes: via Implementing procedures to reduce delays and enhance courtroom efficiency. Such as conduct pre-trials and review hearings by phone or video.

Effective Time Management: Implement best practices to keep cases moving forward swiftly. Address the backlog of cases and expedite case handling.

Working Harder for YOU: Taking personal responsibility for more cases and working 40 hours a week and more.