Ballotpedia, Kelly Heile (Butler County Court of Common Pleas General Division, Ohio, candidate 2024)

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Kelly holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Ohio State University and a law degree from Capital University. She is married and has 2 sons.

Kelly currently serves as Bar Counsel on the Ohio State Bar Association's Grievance Committee. She previously worked as a prosecuting attorney in the Butler County Prosecutor's Office. 

Kelly Heile's campaign for Butler County Common Pleas Judge is her first run for public office. 

As an assistant prosecutor in Butler County for 13 years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

- As an assistant prosecutor in Butler County for 13 years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

Legal Experience

As of August 22, 2024, Kelly Heile’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

President of the St. Peter in Chains’ parent-teacher organization and  board member for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home and Heroes’ Fund.

Serves as a mentor with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program.

- President of the St. Peter in Chains’ parent-teacher organization and  board member for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home and Heroes’ Fund.
- Serves as a mentor with the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program.

Community Involvement

Kelly Heile

Kelly earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Ohio State University and her law degree from Capital University. She serves as the president of St. Peter in Chains’ parent-teacher organization and as a board member for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home and Heroes’ Fund. She is married and has 2 sons.

As of September 26, 2024, Kelly Heile’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As an assistant prosecuting attorney, sought justice for vulnerable groups, including infants, children, and victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Has experience in felony trials, specializing in rape and murder cases.

Received the Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association Meritorious Attorney Award and Women Helping Women’s Change Agent Award.

Served as a mentor to new lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program.

Selected to review the Medical Board’s handling of OSU Dr. Richard Strauss.

As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

- As an assistant prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

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Promises to uphold the "ethical practice of law."

Believes in teaching ethical responsibilities to current lawyers.

Served as a Grievance Committee volunteer, investigating alleged violations of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct and the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct by lawyers and judicial officers, taking formal action when warranted.

Promises to deliver "justice with integrity."

- Promises to deliver "justice with integrity."

Believes in the responsibility to preserve and protect local resources and rights.

Serves as a board member for the Heroes’ Fund, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to the families of fallen and disabled firefighters and police officers.

Serves as a board member and current board chair for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home.

Served as president of St. Peter in Chains’ parent-teacher organization.

Serves as an active member of the Hamilton Catholic Pastoral Region, contributing to both St. Julie Billiart and St. Peter in Chains parishes.

Mentors new lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program.

Teaches ethical responsibilities to current lawyers.

- Mentors new lawyers through the Ohio Supreme Court’s Mentoring Program.
- Teaches ethical responsibilities to current lawyers.

As of September 23, 2024, Kelly Heile’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kelly Heile began her career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in 2006. She has served as a Board Member for the Heroes’ Fund and Bunker Hill Boys’ Home, and is currently the Board Chair for Bunker Hill Boys’ Home.

- The Court of Common Pleas handles criminal felony cases and civil cases where more than $5,000 is at stake.
- The courts are divided into four divisions: general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile. Each specializes in different types of cases, such as civil and criminal trials, divorces and child custody matters, inheritances and adoptions, and juvenile offenses.
- Ohio has a court of common pleas in each of its 88 counties.
- Common pleas judges are elected to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
- Common pleas judges earn $163,792 annually.