Leslie is from Huntington, West Virginia. She earned her bachelor's degree in English from West Virginia University and her law degree from Capital University Law and Graduate Center. She currently lives in Madeira, with her two sons, George and Andrew. 

Leslie was an attorney. She was also a Sunday school teacher for Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Leslie Ghiz currently serves as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was elected in 2012 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011.

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in labor and employment law.

As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in labor and employment law.
- As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

Legal Experience

Said, "I endeavor to move cases along as quickly as possible."

- Said, "I endeavor to move cases along as quickly as possible."

Judicial Administration

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Believes in being an advocate for her community and public safety.

Said, "I also strive to be as fair as possible to every defendant that is present in my courtroom."

- Believes in being an advocate for her community and public safety.
- Said, "I also strive to be as fair as possible to every defendant that is present in my courtroom."

Judicial Philosophy

As of August 26, 2024, Leslie Ghiz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Tutored at Washington Park and McKinley Elementary Schools.

Served on the board for Youth Opportunities United and served as a development committee member for Women Helping Women

- Tutored at Washington Park and McKinley Elementary Schools.
- Served on the board for Youth Opportunities United and served as a development committee member for Women Helping Women

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Leslie Ghiz

Leslie Ghiz currently serves as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was elected in 2012 and is serving her second term. She previously served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011.

As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in labor and employment law.

- As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in labor and employment law.
- As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

- As an attorney, researches, drafts, and files legal documents, and provides defense and counsel to clients, specializing in labor and employment law.

Leslie Ghiz resides in Madeira, Ohio, with her two sons, George and Andrew. She attended West Virginia University, where she received a B.A. in English, and earned her J.D. from Capital University Law and Graduate Center. She is a Sunday School Teacher for Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.

Leslie Ghiz is currently a judge on the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. She was elected to this position in November 2012. Prior to becoming a judge, she was a member of the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011 and maintained a private law practice focusing on labor and employment law.

Leslie Ghiz was elected to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas in November 2012 and previously served on the Cincinnati City Council from 2005 to 2011.

- 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.