Chris B. Epley

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. Judge. 2021-present.

Dayton Municpal Court. Part-time Magistrate. 2009-2020.

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Question 2

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

Prior to my election, I practiced appellate law and ran a general practice law firm working in most areas of law that come before the court.  I handled criminal and civil matters, probate cases, and regularly appeared in domestic relations and juvenile courts. I was a court appointed guardian ad litem for over twenty years.

I believe leadership is important.  I have been involved with different organizations throughout my career.  I have served on city council and school board. I am the immediate past president of the Oakwood Rotary Club and current president of the Dayton Bar Association Inn of Court.  I have also volunteered as a mentor through the University of Dayton School of Law and the Ohio Supreme Court. I was involved in the Appellate Practice and Procedure course at UD Law for twenty years and taught family law for three years.

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Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running so I can continue to serve the Second District Court of Appeals until I am limited by age.  It has been an honor and privilege working in the court with outstanding colleagues and staff.  I believe I can continue to bring value to the court.  My prior legal experience was vital to me as an appellate judge and I rely on it routinely. Community involvement is important to our profession - I teach continuing legal education courses to different bar associations and I serve as a member of the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Professionalism.

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