Robert J Jones, Jr.
Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Juvenile Division
Unexpired Term Ending Jan. 1, 2027
Candidate Details
- Residence
Toledo - Email
rjjones@co.lucas.oh.us - Website
votejudgejones.com - Social Media
facebook.com/votejudgerobertjones - Age
54 - Occupation
Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division - Education
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts 1993
The University of Toledo College of Law, Juris Doctor 1997
- Work Experience
2023-present: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
2012-2023: Magistrate - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
2000-2011: Staff Attorney - Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency
1997-2000: Assistant Prosecutor - Lucas County Prosecutor's Office - Family
Married with 2 children - Affiliations
Ohio State Bar Association
Toledo Bar Association
Ohio Association of Magistrates, 2012-2023Sylvania St. Joseph Parish member
- Endorsements
Toledo Police Command Officers Association
Laborer's Local 500
Robert J Jones, Jr.
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
2023-present: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
2012-2023: Magistrate - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
2023-present: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
2012-2023: Magistrate - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
My entire legal career has been serving the children and families of Lucas County in the Juvenile Court. As a prosecutor and a staff attorney for Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersMy entire legal career has been serving the children and families of Lucas County in the Juvenile Court. As a prosecutor and a staff attorney for Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
To continue to work with the children and families of Lucas County. To enhance and develop the important relationships with our community partners, to protect victims and to ensure accountability in our community.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersTo continue to work with the children and families of Lucas County. To enhance and develop the important relationships with our community partners, to protect victims and to ensure accountability in our community.