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Laina Fetherolf Rogers

Vinton County Court of Common Pleas General and Domestic Relations Division
Unexpired Term Ending Dec. 31, 2028

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    McArthur
  • Email
    friendsoffetherolfrogers@gmail.com
  • Social Media
  • Age
    42
  • Occupation
    Magistrate, Athens County Juvenile Court
  • Education

    Capital University Law School, Juris Doctorate 2004 (summa cum laude)

    Ohio University, Bachelor of Arts in History 2001 (magna cum laude) 

    Vinton County High School, 1997 

  • Work Experience

    Associate attorney, Robert L. Lilley Co., LPA, 2004-2009

    Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney 2009-2016

    Magistrate, Athens County Juvenile Court, 2018-present 

  • Family
    Married, 4 children
  • Affiliations

    Ohio Bar Association 

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

No specific judicial experience 


Question 2

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

My first job in private practice gave me extensive experience with general civil practice and real estate matters. My time as the Hocking County Prosecuting Attorney was instrumental in my understanding of criminal practice, including capital proceedings. My time as magistrate has honed my ability to manage a courtroom and a docket efficiently. 


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I think it is important that the people of Vinton County have a judge with extensive legal experience that understands the morals and values of our community.