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Robert J. Patton

Robert J. Patton

11th District Court of Appeals
Unexpired Term Ending Feb. 9, 2027

Candidate Details

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

I was appointed to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals on June 5, 2023.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I was appointed to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals on June 5, 2023.


Question 2

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

I have over 27 years of experience as a practicing attorney. As set forth in my bio, I have taken over 60 cases to verdict in jury trials in State and Federal Court. In particular, I handled complex public corruption and white-collar cases as a federal prosecutor. This experience demonstrates my skills as a trial lawyer and provides a seasoned perspective in reviewing jury trials on appeal.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I have over 27 years of experience as a practicing attorney. As set forth in my bio, I have taken over 60 cases to verdict in jury trials in State and Federal Court. In particular, I handled complex public corruption and white-collar cases as a federal prosecutor. This experience demonstrates my skills as a trial lawyer and provides a seasoned perspective in reviewing jury trials on appeal.


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I sought Governor DeWine's appointment and am running to hold my seat as judicial service represents a unique role of public service in the practice of law. Serving as a Judge was been a career aspiration since I graduated from law school in 1996 and worked for Judge Mitrovich on the Lake County Common Pleas Court.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I sought Governor DeWine's appointment and am running to hold my seat as judicial service represents a unique role of public service in the practice of law. Serving as a Judge was been a career aspiration since I graduated from law school in 1996 and worked for Judge Mitrovich on the Lake County Common Pleas Court.