Chris T Lipps
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Full Term Commencing April 1, 2025
Candidate Details
- Residence
Cincinnati - Email
campaign@lippsforjudge.com - Website
lippsforjudge.com - Social Media
facebook.com/lippsforjudge
instagram.com/lippsforjudge - Age
41 - Occupation
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney at the Hamilton County Prosecutors Office - Education
2009- University of Akron School of Law, Akron, Ohio
Jurist Doctorate2005-Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Bachelor of Science in Education, Integrated Social Studies Magna Cum Laude2001- Oak Hills High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Work Experience
Hamilton County Prosecutors Office, Cincinnati, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Honorable Melissa A. Powers 2022
to Present
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Honorable Joseph T. Deters 2010 to 2020 and 2021-
2022Part-time/Substitute Mayors Court Magistrate for City of Springdale, Village of Addyston and Village of Lockland. 2023 - Present
Hamilton County Court of Domestic Relations, Cincinnati, Ohio
Magistrate for the Hon. Jon Sieve, Hon. Susan Tolbert and Hon. Amy Searcy 2020
to 2021Christopher T. Lipps, Attorney at Law, Cincinnati, Ohio
Limited private law practice 2010 to 2019
Stark County Family Court, Canton, Ohio
(Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division and Juvenile Division)
Law Clerk/ Court Bailiff for the Honorable David E. Stucki
2006 to 2010
BAR/BRI
Head Representative
2009 to 2010
Student Representative 2008 to
2009
Southwest Local School District, Cincinnati, OH
Substitute Teacher
2006Oak Hills Local School District, Cincinnati, OH
Substitute Teacher
2006 - Family
Married with one child - Affiliations
The Matt Haverkamp Foundation, Past Board Member 2010-19
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Cincinnati Red Shoe Crew/Volunteer
Adopt a Class Volunteer
Hamilton County Sheriff Citizens Academy Graduate
Precinct Executive, Green X Former Precinct Executive, Cincinnati 1-H
Kiwanis Club of Riverside, Rolling on the River Car Show Volunteer - Endorsements
Hamilton County Republican Party
Cincinnati FOP Queen City Lodge #69
Chris T Lipps
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
I have no prior experience as an elected or appointed judge. However, I do have years of judicial training and courtroom experience as a former Magistrate in the Court of Domestic Relations from 2020-2021. Additionally, in 2023 I received mayors court magistrate training and have served as a part time magistrate in the jurisdictions of Springdale, Lockland and Addyston.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI have no prior experience as an elected or appointed judge. However, I do have years of judicial training and courtroom experience as a former Magistrate in the Court of Domestic Relations from 2020-2021. Additionally, in 2023 I received mayors court magistrate training and have served as a part time magistrate in the jurisdictions of Springdale, Lockland and Addyston.
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
My 14 years legal experience as an assistant prosecutor and former magistrate, combined with my passion for justice, has prepared me to make balanced and thoughtful decisions on the bench. I have spent my entire legal career in the the courtroom. I have tried many jury and bench trials and understand the various court rules and procedures. When I served as a magistrate, I demonstrated myself to be a fair and neutral factfinder. My experience has prepared me to listen closely to all sides of a case and the evidence supporting the various positions and then make a decisive ruling.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersMy 14 years legal experience as an assistant prosecutor and former magistrate, combined with my passion for justice, has prepared me to make balanced and thoughtful decisions on the bench. I have spent my entire legal career in the the courtroom. I have tried many jury and bench trials and understand the various court rules and procedures. When I served as a magistrate, I demonstrated myself to be a fair and neutral factfinder. My experience has prepared me to listen closely to all sides of a case and the evidence supporting the various positions and then make a decisive ruling.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
Hamilton County is where I was born and raised and where I plan to continue to live and raise my family. I have always had a passion for the law and for helping people. I have observed first hand how judicial rulings can affect lives and make positive changes in behavior. Becoming a judge will provide me the opportunity to better serve the community in which I live. When provided an opportunity to serve as judge on the Court of Common Pleas, my primary goal is to uphold the integrity and fairness of our legal system, ensuring that every individual receives impartial and just
treatment. I aim to bring a strong sense of accountability, transparency, and dedication to the bench, fostering public confidence in our judiciary. It goes without saying I will not legislate from the bench as a judge and instead I will follow the law as written.
Hamilton County is where I was born and raised and where I plan to continue to live and raise my family. I have always had a passion for the law and for helping people. I have observed first hand how judicial rulings can affect lives and make positive changes in behavior. Becoming a judge will provide me the opportunity to better serve the community in which I live. When provided an opportunity to serve as judge on the Court of Common Pleas, my primary goal is to uphold the integrity and fairness of our legal system, ensuring that every individual receives impartial and just
treatment. I aim to bring a strong sense of accountability, transparency, and dedication to the bench, fostering public confidence in our judiciary. It goes without saying I will not legislate from the bench as a judge and instead I will follow the law as written.