Kim Brown
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Full Term Commencing Jan. 6, 2025
Candidate Details
- Residence
Columbus - Email
info@judgekimbrown.com - Website
judgekimbrown.com - Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/KimBrownForJudge - Age
54 - Occupation
Judge, Franklin County Common Pleas General Division - Education
J.D. from Capital University Law School, Summa Cum Laude, Order of the Curia; B.A. in Political Science from Otterbein College, Magna Cum Laude with Honors
- Work Experience
Judge, Franklin County Common Pleas Court January 2013 - present; Associate/Partner, Bricker & Eckler LLP, August 1995 - December 2012
- Family
Married with 1 rescue dog - Affiliations
American Bar Foundation Life Fellow, Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Foundation 2018 Fellows Class, Columbus Bar Association, Women Lawyers of Franklin County, Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America, Board Member of LifeCare Alliance, American Legion Whitehall Post 490, Shamrock Club of Columbus
- Endorsements
Franklin County Democratic Party
- Bar Association Ratings
2022 Columbus Bar Association Performance Poll 4.08/5.0
Kim Brown
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Judge, Franklin County Common Pleas Court January 2013 - present
I began my service as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in January 2013. During this time I have presided over more than 100 jury trials, dozens of bench trials, and thousands of cases to resolution. I currently serve as the Court's Administrative Judge. I previously have served as the Court's Presiding Judge and as Chair of the Court's Technology and Veterans’ Services Committees.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersJudge, Franklin County Common Pleas Court January 2013 - present
I began my service as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas in January 2013. During this time I have presided over more than 100 jury trials, dozens of bench trials, and thousands of cases to resolution. I currently serve as the Court's Administrative Judge. I previously have served as the Court's Presiding Judge and as Chair of the Court's Technology and Veterans’ Services Committees.
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
Prior to becoming a Judge, I spent 17 years with the law firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP in Columbus, Ohio. At Bricker & Eckler, I started as an Associate in 1995 and became a Partner in 2003. My practice included complex litigation matters, primarily in the fields of construction litigation, eminent domain, annexation, and medical malpractice. I tried cases in various county common pleas courts in the State of Ohio as well as in federal court. I was also involved in the firm's pro bono efforts, including providing pro bono legal services and acting as one of the firm's pro bono coordinators.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersPrior to becoming a Judge, I spent 17 years with the law firm of Bricker & Eckler LLP in Columbus, Ohio. At Bricker & Eckler, I started as an Associate in 1995 and became a Partner in 2003. My practice included complex litigation matters, primarily in the fields of construction litigation, eminent domain, annexation, and medical malpractice. I tried cases in various county common pleas courts in the State of Ohio as well as in federal court. I was also involved in the firm's pro bono efforts, including providing pro bono legal services and acting as one of the firm's pro bono coordinators
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
Serving as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas has been a tremendous honor. I recognize that it is also a tremendous responsibility. As a Judge, it is my job to safeguard each party's right to efficient, fair and impartial relief from the Court. It is also my obligation to know the law, follow the law and render opinions that are well thought out and timely. Finally, it is my role to assure that the courtroom is a place where all parties and their counsel are treated equally and with dignity and respect. I humbly seek the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Franklin County in this important function.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersServing as a Judge in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas has been a tremendous honor. I recognize that it is also a tremendous responsibility. As a Judge, it is my job to safeguard each party's right to efficient, fair and impartial relief from the Court. It is also my obligation to know the law, follow the law and render opinions that are well thought out and timely. Finally, it is my role to assure that the courtroom is a place where all parties and their counsel are treated equally and with dignity and respect. I humbly seek the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Franklin County in this important function.