Chris is from Cincinnati. He earned his bachelor's degree from Miami University and his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law. Chris lives in Hamilton County with his wife and daughter.

Chris is currently an assistant supervisor in the adult felony division at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. He has previously worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and a magistrate in the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court of Common Pleas. 

Chris Lipps' campaign for judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio is his first run for public office. 

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As a magistrate, presided over hearings involving domestic abuse and family matters.

As a state prosecutor, represented the State in cases of child neglect and abuse, and prosecuted cases in juvenile, municipal, and adult felony common pleas courts.

As an assistant county prosecutor, represented the state in cases of child neglect and abuse, and prosecuted cases in juvenile, municipal, and adult felony common pleas courts.

- As a magistrate, presided over hearings involving domestic abuse and family matters.
- As an assistant county prosecutor, represented the state in cases of child neglect and abuse, and prosecuted cases in juvenile, municipal, and adult felony common pleas courts.

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Believes in being "dedicated to public service and keeping our communities safe!"

Believes in being "dedicated to public service and keeping our communities safe."

- Believes in being "dedicated to public service and keeping our communities safe."

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Chris Lipps

Chris is from Cincinnati. He earned his bachelor's degree from Miami University and his law degree from the University of Akron School of Law.

Chris is currently a Mayor's Court magistrate and an assistant supervisor in the adult felony division at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. He served as an assistant prosecutor in the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and a magistrate in the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court of Common Pleas. 

Has 13 years of experience as an attorney and magistrate in courtroom settings.

Has over 13 years of courtroom experience.

Supports electing Chris Lipps to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas.

Served as Hamilton County Prosecutor for 11 years, a Magistrate in Hamilton County Domestic Relations, and is currently a Mayor's Court Magistrate.

As a prosecutor, Chris has focused on prosecuting crimes against children by adult offenders.

As a prosecutor, prosecuted crimes against children by adult offenders.

As a state prosecutor, represented the state in cases of child neglect and abuse, and prosecuted cases in juvenile, municipal, and adult felony common pleas courts.

- As a magistrate, presided over hearings involving domestic abuse and family matters.
- As a state prosecutor, represented the state in cases of child neglect and abuse, and prosecuted cases in juvenile, municipal, and adult felony common pleas courts.

Believes in maintaining "a legacy of legal integrity."

Supports the state law contribution limits of $650 per individual and $4,100 per non-corporate organization per judicial candidate per election cycle.

Said, "Any contribution received by the committee that does not comply with state laws will be returned."

Said, "This is not a contribution from an employee of the court for which this judicial candidate is running or, if applicable, the court on which this judicial candidate currently serves."

Believes contributions from individuals with business contracts or arrangements with the court in the past seven years and exceeding $250 for goods or services are unethical.

Wants to serve the community since he was a young boy growing up in Delhi.

Chris Lipps was born and raised in Cincinnati and is now raising his family in the community. He graduated from Miami University in 2005.

Chris Lipps has over 13 years of courtroom experience, including roles as an assistant prosecutor in the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office and a Magistrate in the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court of Common Pleas. He is currently a Mayor's Court Magistrate and an assistant supervisor in the adult felony division at the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office.

Chris Lipps was appointed as a Magistrate in the Hamilton County Domestic Relations Court of Common Pleas in 2020 and currently serves as a Mayor's Court Magistrate.

- 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.