Trellis Law, Judge Jaiza Page

Ohio Bar, Member Spotlight: Judge Jaiza Page

Jaiza is from Columbus, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University, and her law degree from Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law. Jaiza is a member of Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. 

Jaiza previously worked as an attorney for the law firm Eastman & Smith, and as an assistant city attorney for the City of Columbus. 

Jaiza Paige is the Franklin County common pleas judge. She was elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. Jaiza previously served on the Columbus City Council for 1 term. 

As an assistant city attorney, litigated environmental issues including violations of the Columbus City Housing, Zoning, Fire, Building, and Nuisance codes as well as violations of the Ohio Revised Code Nuisance Chapter.

As counsel for Eastman & Smith, specialized in environmental and public law, and worked on issues relating to estate planning and probate.

- As an assistant city attorney, litigated environmental issues including violations of the Columbus City Housing, Zoning, Fire, Building, and Nuisance codes as well as violations of the Ohio Revised Code Nuisance Chapter.
- As counsel for Eastman & Smith, specialized in environmental and public law, and worked on issues relating to estate planning and probate.

Legal Experience

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

Judicial Administration

Believes that judicial decisions should be made with careful consideration of their impact on individuals' lives, prioritizing the fairest and most just outcomes in every case.

Advocates for a judicial philosophy rooted in open-mindedness and fairness ensuring that each case is approached with a deep understanding of its unique circumstances.

- Believes that judicial decisions should be made with careful consideration of their impact on individuals' lives, prioritizing the fairest and most just outcomes in every case.
- Advocates for a judicial philosophy rooted in open-mindedness and fairness ensuring that each case is approached with a deep understanding of its unique circumstances.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Has membership with the Women Lawyers of Franklin County.

Serves on the board of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus.

Is a trustee for the Central State University Foundation.

Volunteered for Gracehaven, Inc. and LifeCare Alliance, and coached cheerleading for Midwest Little League Football.

- Has membership with the Women Lawyers of Franklin County.
- Serves on the board of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus.
- Is a trustee for the Central State University Foundation.
- Volunteered for Gracehaven, Inc. and LifeCare Alliance, and coached cheerleading for Midwest Little League Football.

Community Involvement

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Jaiza Page

Jaiza is from Columbus, OH. She earned her bachelor's degree in government from Georgetown University. She also earned her law degree from Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law. Jaiza is a member of Christ Memorial Missionary Baptist Church. 

Jaiza previously worked as an attorney for the law firm Eastman & Smith. She also was an assistant city attorney for the City of Columbus. 

Jaiza Paige currently serves as the County Common Pleas Judge in Franklin County in Ohio. She was first elected in 2018 and is serving her first term. Jaiza previously served on the Columbus City Council for one term. 

As an assistant city attorney, Jaiza was assigned in the Civil Division, Zone Initative, where she litigated environmental issues including violations of the Columbus City Housing, Zoning, Fire, Building, and Nuisance codes as well as violations of the Ohio Revised Code Nuisance Chapter.

As counsel for Eastman & Smith, Jaiza specialized in environmental and public law, and worked on issues relating to estate planning and probate.

- As an assistant city attorney, Jaiza was assigned in the Civil Division, Zone Initative, where she litigated environmental issues including violations of the Columbus City Housing, Zoning, Fire, Building, and Nuisance codes as well as violations of the Ohio Revised Code Nuisance Chapter.
- As counsel for Eastman & Smith, Jaiza specialized in environmental and public law, and worked on issues relating to estate planning and probate.

Believes that judicial decisions should be made with careful consideration of their impact on individuals' lives, prioritizing the fairest and most just outcomes in every case

Advocates for a judicial philosophy rooted in open-mindedness and fairness ensuring that each case is approached with a deep understanding of its unique circumstances

- Believes that judicial decisions should be made with careful consideration of their impact on individuals' lives, prioritizing the fairest and most just outcomes in every case
- Advocates for a judicial philosophy rooted in open-mindedness and fairness ensuring that each case is approached with a deep understanding of its unique circumstances

Jaiza is a member of the Women Lawyers of Franklin County, as well as a board member of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus. Jaiza is also a trustee for the Central State University Foundation

Jaiza was a volunteer for Gracehaven, Inc. and LifeCare Alliance. She was also a cheerleading coach for Midwest Little League Football.

- Jaiza is a member of the Women Lawyers of Franklin County, as well as a board member of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus. Jaiza is also a trustee for the Central State University Foundation
- Jaiza was a volunteer for Gracehaven, Inc. and LifeCare Alliance. She was also a cheerleading coach for Midwest Little League Football.

- 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.