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Karen Held Phipps

Karen Held Phipps

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Full Term Commencing Jan. 4, 2025

Candidate Q&A

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Columbus
  • Email
    KarenHeldPhipps@gmail.com
  • Social Media
    Http://Facebook.com/JudgeKarenHeldPhipps
  • Age
    59
  • Occupation
    Judge Court of Common Pleas, General Division
  • Education

    Bachelors in Business from Capital University

    JD from Capital Law School

  • Work Experience

    During law school I clerked at Reminger & Reminger, then at Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott.

    After passing the bar I was an associate at Clark, Perdue, Roberts & Scott for approximately one year. Late in 2003 I formed my own practice and focused on criminal defense with a small civil practice.

    In 2018 I won my election to the seat I currently hold as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

     

     

  • Family
    Single with two adult children.
  • Affiliations

    I volunteer for a number local events. I am currently a member of the CBA, OWBA, OSBA, and the FCDLA, and FCDP.

  • Endorsements

    Franklin County Democratic Party, AFL-CIO

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

I have been a Judge since I was elected in 2018. My term began in January 4, 2019.

Question 2

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

My experience as a litigator for 15 years prior to being elected gave me the qualifications needed for my current position. 

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

This is the seat I currently hold.