Katie grew up in West Chester, Ohio, and currently resides in Hamilton County with her husband and 2 daughters. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Arts and Sciences and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Katie is currently an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Civil Division of the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. She has previously worked at the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office.

Judicial Votes Count, Katie Casch

Katie Casch's campaign for county common pleas judge is her first run for public office.

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As an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Civil Division of the Prosecutor’s Office, represents county officials and departments, drafts and negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with public procurement law.

As an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Civil Division of the Prosecutor’s Office, represents county officials and departments, drafts and negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with public procurement law.

As a prosecutor, handled cases of domestic violence, robbery, rape, and murder.

Has prosecuted cases of domestic violence, robbery, rape, and murder in Common Pleas Court.

Prosecuted all animal abuse and neglect cases in Municipal Court.

Has prosecuted animal abuse and neglect cases in Municipal Court.

- As an assistant prosecuting attorney in the Civil Division of the Prosecutor’s Office, represents county officials and departments, drafts and negotiates contracts, and ensures compliance with public procurement law.
- Has prosecuted cases of domestic violence, robbery, rape, and murder in Common Pleas Court.
- Has prosecuted animal abuse and neglect cases in Municipal Court.

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Promises to "work hard to administer justice and keep our communities safe."

Plans to prioritize public safety by ensuring appropriate bonds and fair sentences.

- Promises to "work hard to administer justice and keep our communities safe."
- Plans to prioritize public safety by ensuring appropriate bonds and fair sentences.

Judicial Administration

Said, "As a judge Katie Casch will apply the law as it is written and will never legislate from the bench."

Believes judges should be held to the highest standards and rule fairly and impartially.

- Said, "As a judge Katie Casch will apply the law as it is written and will never legislate from the bench."
- Believes judges should be held to the highest standards and rule fairly and impartially.

Judicial Philosophy

As of June 24, 2025, Katie Casch’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Received the PLEDGE (Promoting Lawyer Excellence & Driving Gender Equality) award from the Federal Bar Association, which recognizes women in the legal profession who have demonstrated exceptional legal talent.

- Received the PLEDGE (Promoting Lawyer Excellence & Driving Gender Equality) award from the Federal Bar Association, which recognizes women in the legal profession who have demonstrated exceptional legal talent.

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Judicial Votes Count, Steve Simon

Steve lives in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati. He is married to his wife Maureen, and they have 2 sons. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a law degree from University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Steve has spent his 26-year career as an attorney practicing in the field of labor and employment law.

Steve Simon's campaign for county common pleas judge is his first run for public office.

Has 26 years of experience as a labor and employment attorney, representing employees in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

As an attorney, has represented employees in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Served as an officer of a Cincinnati Bar Association practice group, educating local lawyers on labor and employment law.

- As an attorney, has represented employees in cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
- Served as an officer of a Cincinnati Bar Association practice group, educating local lawyers on labor and employment law.

Supports advocating for more transparency in criminal sentencing to encourage uniformity.

- Supports advocating for more transparency in criminal sentencing to encourage uniformity.

Promises to treat everyone in their courtroom with respect, regardless of background.

Prioritizes treating everyone in their courtroom with respect, regardless of background.

Promises to be a judge who makes "fair and just rulings that also serve the public interest, including ensuring the safety of our community."

- Prioritizes treating everyone in their courtroom with respect, regardless of background.
- Promises to be a judge who makes "fair and just rulings that also serve the public interest, including ensuring the safety of our community."

As of June 24, 2025, Steve Simon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Served as president of the Pleasant Ridge Community Council.

Has served as president of the Pleasant Ridge Community Council.

Serves on the bar association’s Ethics Committee.

- Has served as president of the Pleasant Ridge Community Council.
- Serves on the bar association’s Ethics Committee.

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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.

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