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Trellis Law, Judge Monica Hawkins

Monica received a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University, master's degree from the University of Dayton, and law degree from Capital University. She is a mother. 

Monica has worked as an assistant prosecutor for the Columbus City Attorney's Office. 

Monica Hawkins is a Franklin County common pleas judge. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. 

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 August 22, 2024, 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."

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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

Monica Hawkins currently serves as County Common Pleas Judge in Franklin County. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her 1st term. 

Monica Hawkins currently serves as County Common Pleas Judge in Franklin County. She was first elected in 2018.

- 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.