Magistrate Appointed Greene County Juvenile Judge

Judge Amy Lewis to Speak at August 19th WIB Luncheon

Amy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from Ohio Northern University. She lives in Xenia with her husband, Ron, and their 4 children.

Amy previously served as a magistrate in the Greene County juvenile court and the Xenia city prosecutor.

Amy Lewis currently serves as a judge for the Greene County court of common pleas for the juvenile division. She was appointed to the position in 2021 and is running for re-election to a full term.

Amy H. Lewis

As Greene County juvenile court judge for 20 years, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

As interim law director for the city of Xenia, directed the activities of the city’s legal department, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and its officials in civil cases and property disputes, and prosecuted limited criminal matters in the municipal court.

As an assistant prosecutor for Greene County, 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 Greene County juvenile court judge for 20 years, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.
- As interim law director for the city of Xenia, directed the activities of the city’s legal department, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and its officials in civil cases and property disputes, and prosecuted limited criminal matters in the municipal court.
- As an assistant prosecutor for Greene County, 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.

Legal Experience

As of August 26, 2024, Amy H. Lewis did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Says she values engagement with community partners.

- Says she values engagement with community partners.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Previously served on a local domestic violence prevention committee and on the board of directors of a local children's center. 

Current Sunday school teacher and former youth baseball coach  at Faith Community United Methodist Church.

- Previously served on a local domestic violence prevention committee and on the board of directors of a local children's center. 
- Current Sunday school teacher and former youth baseball coach  at Faith Community United Methodist Church.

Community Involvement

Amy earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from Ohio Northern University. She lives in Xenia with her husband, Ron, and their four children.

Amy Lewis currently serves as judge of the Greene County court of common pleas for the juvenile division. She was appointed to the position in 2021, and is running for re-election to a full term.

As Greene County juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.

As Greene County juvenile court magistrate judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.

- As Greene County juvenile court judge, oversees all cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless, as well as the emancipation process, and sentencing for certain violent felonies committed by individuals ages 13 to 17.
- As Greene County juvenile court magistrate judge, held preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversaw civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issued search and arrest warrants.
- As interim law director for the city of Xenia, directed the activities of the city’s legal department, provided legal counsel and representation to the city and its officials in civil cases and property disputes, and prosecuted limited criminal matters in the municipal court.
- As an assistant prosecutor for Greene County, 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.

Touts past experience as court administrator in developing skills to manage juvenile court.

- Touts past experience as court administrator in developing skills to manage juvenile court.

Says she wants to use her law degree to help children.

- Says she wants to use her law degree to help children.
- Says she values engagement with community partners.

Previously served on a local domestic violence prevention committee and on the board of directors of a local children's center. Current Sunday school teacher and former youth baseball coach  at Faith Community United Methodist Church.

Served as president of the Greene County Bar Association.

- Previously served on a local domestic violence prevention committee and on the board of directors of a local children's center. Current Sunday school teacher and former youth baseball coach  at Faith Community United Methodist Church.
- Served as president of the Greene County Bar Association.

- 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.