Richard earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from Ohio State University. He lives in Canal Winchester with his wife, with whom he has 3 children.

Richard has been an attorney in private practice for 42 years.

Richard Brown served as a state representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for 7 years. He was first appointed in 2017 and is serving his 4th term. He served as the assistant minority whip for 4 years.

As a private practice attorney, handles cases in construction, oil & gas, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage and defense.

- As a private practice attorney, handles cases in construction, oil & gas, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage and defense.

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Served as president of the Canal Winchester Diamond Club, overseeing fundraising efforts for the high school baseball program.

Volunteers with the Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce.

- Served as president of the Canal Winchester Diamond Club, overseeing fundraising efforts for the high school baseball program.
- Coached youth baseball for many years.
- Volunteers with the Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce.

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Richard Brown

Richard Brown has been an attorney in private practice for 42 years, handling cases in construction, oil & gas, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage and defense. He has served as a State Representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for 7 years.

Richard Brown served as a state representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for 7 years. He was first appointed in 2017 and is serving his 4th term. He served as Assistant Minority Whip for 4 years.

Supports being voted for the position of Franklin County Common Pleas Court Judge.

As an attorney in private practice for 42 years, Brown has handled hundreds of construction, oil & gas, medical malpractice, and insurance coverage and defense cases around Ohio.

Licensed in Ohio state courts, federal courts, and the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals; selected as “Best Lawyer” by Columbus CEO Magazine from 2010 – 2017.

- Private practice attorney for 42 years.

Has an “AV” rating from peers, signifying the highest in legal ability and ethics.

Involved in the local community as a member of the Canal Winchester Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce, and as president of the Canal Winchester Diamond Club, overseeing fundraising efforts for the high school baseball program.

Richard Brown served as a state representative in the Ohio House of Representatives for 7 years. He was first appointed in 2017 and won elections in 2018, 2020, and 2022. He served as Assistant Minority Whip for 4 years and was the Ranking Member of the Criminal Justice, Civil Justice, and Government Oversight Committees.

- 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.