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.

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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.

Legal Experience

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

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

Judicial Administration

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."

Judicial Philosophy

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

Ethics & Conduct

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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Steve Simon

Steve Simon lives in Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, with his wife Maureen. They have two sons who are currently attending Ohio State University. Steve graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Law.

Steve Simon has spent his 26-year career as an attorney practicing in the field of labor and employment law. He has served as an officer of a Cincinnati Bar Association practice group and is currently on the bar association’s Ethics Committee and a board member of the Cincinnati Bar Foundation.

As of September 4, 2024, Steve Simon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes his experience as a lawyer and community leader fighting for justice and equality makes him "uniquely qualified" to serve as a Common Pleas judge in Hamilton County.

Promises to be a hard-working, well-prepared, and conscientious judge.

Aims to promote camaraderie among local attorneys.

The candidate's website says, "Steve also has been a leader in the community."

- 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.