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Trellis, Judge Elizabeth Gill: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Elizabeth holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of Cincinnati and a law degree from Ohio State University College of Law. 

Elizabeth previously worked as an attorney in private practice. 

Elizabeth Gill currently serves as a Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge in the Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division. She was elected to this position in 2006 and is serving her third term. 

As a court of common pleas judge for 18 years, Gill reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parent-less.

As an attorney working in private practice for 18 years, Gill researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in family law.

Serves as lead Judge for the Juvenile Advisory Committee and the Crossover Initiative.

Served as a court-appointed Guardian Ad litem in family court proceedings.

- As a court of common pleas judge for 18 years, Gill reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parent-less.
- As an attorney working in private practice for 18 years, Gill researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients specializing in family law.
- Serves as lead Judge for the Juvenile Advisory Committee and the Crossover Initiative.
- Served as a court-appointed Guardian Ad litem in family court proceedings.

Legal Experience

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Elizabeth Gill 

As a Court of Common Pleas Judge, Gill made efforts to establish community Juvenile Restorative Circles to help expand Restorative Justice practices in Franklin County.

Made efforts to improve outcomes for juveniles and families, including co-sponsoring Permanency Values Training, Casey Family Programs, and Franklin County Children’s Services.

Said in Domestic and Juvenile Court, she "continues to work to improve case flow processes" so family matters are handled in a timely fashion.

- As a Court of Common Pleas Judge, Gill made efforts to establish community Juvenile Restorative Circles to help expand Restorative Justice practices in Franklin County.
- Made efforts to improve outcomes for juveniles and families, including co-sponsoring Permanency Values Training, Casey Family Programs, and Franklin County Children’s Services.
- Said in Domestic and Juvenile Court, she "continues to work to improve case flow processes" so family matters are handled in a timely fashion.

Judicial Administration

As of August 22, 2024, Elizabeth Gill did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Volunteered as a mentor of Big Brothers & Big Sisters programs, the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program.

Volunteered with truant children at West High School and with the Dominican Learning Center.

- Volunteered as a mentor of Big Brothers & Big Sisters programs, the Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program.
- Volunteered with truant children at West High School and with the Dominican Learning Center.
- Served as a Moot Court volunteer judge.

Community Involvement

Elizabeth Gill

- 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.

Franklin County Common Pleas Judge

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