Todd A. Anderson Marion County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Candidate Details

Residence
Marion
Email
andersonlaw0305@yahoo.com
Website
toddandersonforjudge.com
Social Media
facebook.com/toddandersonforjudge2024
Age
53
Occupation
Attorney
Education
Ridgedale Local Schools, 1989 Graduate

Ohio State University, 1993 Graduate, Bachelor's degree in Business

Capital University Law School, 1996 Graduate, Juris Doctorate
Work Experience
I have spent the past 27 years in the private practice of Law. I have practiced in the areas of complex criminal and civil matters. I also have extensive experience in divorce, dissolution and custody cases as well as probate matters. I am licensed in the Federal District Court for both the Northern and Southern district of Ohio. I have served as an acting Judge in the Marion Municipal Court in Marion County.
Family
Married with 2 children
Affiliations
Prior board member of the Marion Family YMCA and the Residential Home Association of Marion. Active member in the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever. I am also a member of the Marion County Historical Society, Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, Marion County Farm Bureau, Rotary Club, Moose, Elks, Knights of Columbus, Gyro and the Meeker and Waldo Sportsman Clubs.
Endorsements
Fraternal Order of Police, Steve Young Memorial Lodge 24

Marion County Republican Party
Bar Association Ratings
Not applicable

Todd A. Anderson

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Acting Judge in Marion County Municipal Court 2024.

Question 2

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

I have over 27 years practicing law in Marion County. I've handled nearly every kind of legal
case imaginable, including helping families and local residents solve legal problems
involving custody, contracts, personal injuries, and wills. I also have extensive
experience handling complex civil and criminal cases.
My scope of practice expands far beyond Marion County. I am admitted to practice
before the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Northern Districts of
Ohio. My expertise is further recognized by the Ohio State Bar Association's certification
to handle the most difficult and legally challenging cases a lawyer can handle -- death
penalty cases.
I’ve also served as an Acting Judge in the Marion County Municipal Court, which gives me
insights to the work of a judge that lawyers who haven’t served on the bench don't have.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I have the legal and court experience to give Marion County residents the Common
Pleas Court judge they deserve. No other candidate can match my experience.
Here are just a few of my credentials:
I was born and raised in Marion County and graduated from Ridgedale High School,
Ohio State, and Capital Law School, where I earned a law degree with honors.
My professional affiliations include the Marion County Bar Association, where I served
as President from 2019 to 2020 and the Ohio State Bar Association. I have donated free
legal services to people in need and I’ve worked to support and encourage victims of
domestic violence.

(continued in the additional space below)

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I understand government and public service, after being appointed by the Ohio
Secretary of State to serve on our county Board of Elections, including serving as Board
Chairman.
I’ve served on the board of the Marion Family YMCA and the Residential Home
Association of Marion. I am a strong supporter of the right of law abiding citizens to keep and
bear arms. I’m a gun owner and outdoor enthusiast and active in the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever.
I’m also a member of the Marion County Historical Society, Marion Area Chamber of
Commerce, Marion County Farm Bureau, Rotary Club, Moose, Elks, Gyro and the
Meeker and Waldo Sportsman Clubs. For many years I served as a judge for youth
mock trial competitions.