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Jerry L Buckler

Jerry L Buckler

Scioto County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division
Full Term Commencing Jan. 2, 2025

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Stout
  • Email
    jbuckler@sciotocounty.net
  • Social Media
  • Age
    59
  • Occupation
    Judge, Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division
  • Education

    J.D. - Capital University Law School (1996), M.Ed. - Ohio University (1991), B.S. - Rio Grande College (1987)

    Valley High School, Lucasville, Ohio, graduate (1983)

  • Work Experience

    I have been the resident Judge of the Scioto County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations Division, since January 2, 2013.  I was first elected in November of 2012 and re-elected in November of 2018.

    Prior to my election, I owned and operated my own law firm in Portsmouth, Ohio.  Additionally, I was an assistant prosecuting attorney for the City of Portsmouth.

    Prior to law school, I was a high school math teacher for 10 years.

  • Family
    I am married and am the father to two adult children--my daughter is an attorney and my son is a dentist.
  • Affiliations

    I am an active member of the Lucasville Kiwanis Club.

    I am currently the Vice-President of the Ohio Association of Domestic Relations Judges (OADRJ), having been elected by my peers.

    I am an active volleyball official licensed through the Ohio Athletic Association.

  • Endorsements

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  • Bar Association Ratings

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

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Question 2

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

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Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

Over the last eleven plus years, my staff and I have provided outstanding service to the citizens of Scioto County and all litigants and attorneys that enter the courtroom.  I look forward to building upon our already-established accomplishments and services.

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Over the last eleven plus years, my staff and I have provided outstanding service to the citizens of Scioto County and all litigants and attorneys that enter the courtroom.  I look forward to building upon our already-established accomplishments and services.