Robert is from Hamilton County. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Cincinnati and his law degree from Northern Kentucky University. Robert and his wife have a son and twin daughters. 

Robert previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Hamilton County and for the law firm McIntosh, McIntosh & Knabe, L.P.A. He also served as a law clerk for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas C. Nurre. 

Robert C. Winkler currently serves as a judge in the First District Court of Appeals in Ohio. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his first term. He previously served as a municipal court judge for the Hamilton County Municipal Court from 2001-2006 and as judge for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas from 2006-2018.

First District Court of Appeals, Judge Robert Wrinkler

As a law clerk for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas C. Nurre, assisted the judge by researching legal issues, drafting opinions, and preparing case summaries.

As an attorney at McIntosh, McIntosh & Knabe, L.P.A for 8 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal law.

As an assistant prosecutor for 6 years, 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 a municipal court judge for 5 years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

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

As a court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

- As a law clerk for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge Thomas C. Nurre, assisted the judge by researching legal issues, drafting opinions, and preparing case summaries.
- As an attorney at McIntosh, McIntosh & Knabe, L.P.A for 8 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil and criminal law.
- As an assistant prosecutor for 6 years, 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 a municipal court judge for 5 years, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As a court of common pleas judge, reviewed the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issued marriage licenses, administered divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversaw criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.
- As a court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

Legal Experience

As of August 26, 2024, Robert C. Winkler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

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Believes experience, legal knowledge, personal integrity, and competence are essential traits for judges.

As a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, the candidate has a vested interest in maintaining county safety.

- Believes experience, legal knowledge, personal integrity, and competence are essential traits for judges.
- As a lifelong resident of Hamilton County, the candidate has a vested interest in maintaining county safety.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Cincinnati Children’s Dyslexia Center.

Served as a volunteer coach for his daughters’  basketball and track teams.

- Served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Cincinnati Children’s Dyslexia Center.
- Served as a volunteer coach for his daughters’  basketball and track teams.

Community Involvement

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Robert C. Winkler

Judicial Votes Count, Bernard Mundy

Bernard is from Avondale. He earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications & broadcast journalism from Miami University and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Bernard has been practicing as a criminal defense attorney for nearly 30 years.

Ballotpedia, R. Bernard Mundy

Bernard Mundy ran for county common pleas judge in 2022, but did not win.

Has 30 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney.

As a criminal defense attorney, advocates for marginalized groups of people.

Has defended cases from disorderly conduct to aggravated murder.

- As a criminal defense attorney, advocates for marginalized groups of people.
- Has defended cases from disorderly conduct to aggravated murder.

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

Bernard Mundy

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. 

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.

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

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."

Chris Lipps

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.

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

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

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."

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

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

Leslie Ghiz

Virginia earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and her law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband, Bryan, and their two sons.

Virginia is currently the assistant city manager for the City of Cincinnati. She has previously served as the director of Human Services and an attorney for the City of Cincinnati. Additionally, she holds experience as a legal aid lawyer.

Virginia Tallent's campaign for judge in the Court of Common Pleas in Ohio is her first run for public office. 

As a legal aid lawyer, defended low-income tenants from eviction and fought for the rights of disabled children in education law matters.

As an attorney for the City of Cincinnati, provided legal advice to the city government, and represented the city in legal matters.

- As a legal aid lawyer, defended low-income tenants from eviction and fought for the rights of disabled children in education law matters.
- As an attorney for the City of Cincinnati, provided legal advice to the city government, and represented the city in legal matters.

Believes efficient case management is crucial for the timely resolution of legal matters and plans to advocate for a more efficient and accessible courthouse.

Believes efficient case management is key to resolving legal matters quickly, and plans to advocate for a more efficient and accessible courthouse.

Promises to "fight to make the courthouse more responsive and transparent."

Supports transparency in the justice system by providing the public with regular access to sentencing data.

Supports modernizing courthouses by partnering with stakeholders to integrate data and technical innovation into the court system.

- Believes efficient case management is key to resolving legal matters quickly, and plans to advocate for a more efficient and accessible courthouse.
- Promises to "fight to make the courthouse more responsive and transparent."
- Supports transparency in the justice system by providing the public with regular access to sentencing data.
- Supports modernizing courthouses by partnering with stakeholders to integrate data and technical innovation into the court system.

Believes in ensuring all people are treated fairly and equally under the law to build trust in the judicial system.

Believes trust and integrity are essential to the judicial system and public confidence in judges.

Promises to uphold "the highest ethical standards" and ensure the courthouse is "a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect."

- Believes in ensuring all people are treated fairly and equally under the law to build trust in the judicial system.
- Believes trust and integrity are essential to the judicial system and public confidence in judges.
- Promises to uphold "the highest ethical standards" and ensure the courthouse is "a place where everyone is treated with dignity and respect."

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

Virginia Tallent

- 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.