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Trellis Law, Judge Monica Hawkins

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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As of May 20, 2025, Monica Hawkins did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "I have a passion to secure safe communities, preserve the family unit, protect children, and provide alternatives while preserving communal integrity."

- Said, "I have a passion to secure safe communities, preserve the family unit, protect children, and provide alternatives while preserving communal integrity."

Judicial Philosophy

The Columbus Dispatch, Justices reprimand Franklin County judge Monica Hawkins for drunken-driving conviction

Monica was found guilty of drunk-driving and reprimanded for refusing to submit to a sobriety test by the Ohio Supreme Court. She had to be physically restrained for a test to be performed.

- Monica was found guilty of drunk-driving and reprimanded for refusing to submit to a sobriety test by the Ohio Supreme Court. She had to be physically restrained for a test to be performed.

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Monica Hawkins

- 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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