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Ballotpedia, Douglas Nobles

Douglas is from Cleveland. He holds a bachelor's degree in political science from The University of Pittsburgh and a law degree from Capital University Law School. He is married and has 2 children.  

Douglas previously worked as a lead and assistant prosecutor for the Columbus City Prosecutor's office and as a staff attorney and law clerk supervisor for the Franklin County Public Defender's office. 

Douglas Nobles currently serves as a Frankin County Court of Common Pleas Judge in the Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division. He was elected to this position in 2022 in a special election and is serving his first term.

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As a court of common pleas judge for 1 year, Nobles 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 parentless.

As lead prosecutor of the Columbus City Attorney's office for 4 years, Nobles prosecuted various types of misdemeanor cases, developed and presented case summaries to judges and juries, negotiated plea agreements, and prepared and implemented distinct and appropriate litigation strategies for each case.

As a staff attorney and law clerk supervisor for 6 years, Nobles served as Lead counsel in cases annually, including impaired driving, domestic violence, and sexual misconduct cases, represented clients in jury and court trials and their interests in competency hearings, developed and presented case summaries to judges and juries, negotiated plea agreements, developed litigation strategies for each case, explained the legal process and options to clients, and managed the hiring, training, and scheduling for 17 law clerks.

As the head felony law clerk of the Franklin County Public Defender's office for 4 years, Nobles developed a weekly work schedule of felony law clerks and training procedures, served as a liaison between felony law clerks and attorneys, conducted legal research, wrote motions and judicial releases, conducted client interviews, filed information with the Clerk of Courts, assisted during felony arraignments and trial, and provided case information to clients in jail.

- As a court of common pleas judge for 1 year, Nobles 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 parentless.
- As lead prosecutor of the Columbus City Attorney's office for 4 years, Nobles prosecuted various types of misdemeanor cases, developed and presented case summaries to judges and juries, negotiated plea agreements, and prepared and implemented distinct and appropriate litigation strategies for each case.
- As a staff attorney and law clerk supervisor for 6 years, Nobles served as Lead counsel in cases annually, including impaired driving, domestic violence, and sexual misconduct cases, represented clients in jury and court trials and their interests in competency hearings, developed and presented case summaries to judges and juries, negotiated plea agreements, developed litigation strategies for each case, explained the legal process and options to clients, and managed the hiring, training, and scheduling for 17 law clerks.
- As the head felony law clerk of the Franklin County Public Defender's office for 4 years, Nobles developed a weekly work schedule of felony law clerks and training procedures, served as a liaison between felony law clerks and attorneys, conducted legal research, wrote motions and judicial releases, conducted client interviews, filed information with the Clerk of Courts, assisted during felony arraignments and trial, and provided case information to clients in jail.

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During his 2022 campaign for Court of Common Pleas Judge, Nobles planned to focus on connecting the community to resources to help support individuals and families in resolving personal problems.

- During his 2022 campaign for Court of Common Pleas Judge, Nobles planned to focus on connecting the community to resources to help support individuals and families in resolving personal problems.
- Planned to prioritize community safety.

Judicial Administration

During his 2022 campaign for Court of Common Pleas Judge, Nobles said he would be "Fair, Consistent, and Empathetic" if elected.

- During his 2022 campaign for Court of Common Pleas Judge, Nobles said he would be "Fair, Consistent, and Empathetic" if elected.

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

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- 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.