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Anthony is originally from Youngstown, Ohio. He earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Ohio State University and his law degree from the University of Akron.

Anthony previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office. He has also worked as an associate at Rossi & Rossi Co., general counsel for the B.J. Alan Company, and as deputy law director for the city of Youngstown law department.

Anthony Donofrio is a county common pleas judge in Mahoning County. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his first term. He unsuccessfully ran for the seventh district court of appeals in Ohio in 2014.

As an assistant prosecutor, 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 an associate, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

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 assistant prosecutor, 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 an associate, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- 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.

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As of August 23, 2024, Anthony Donofrio did not have a website or any information online.

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Sat on the board of directors for the Addiction Programs of Mahoning County, the Youngstown Board of Housing Appeals, of Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes, and Meridian Healthcare.

Served as president of the Youngstown Playhouse.

- Sat on the board of directors for the Addiction Programs of Mahoning County, the Youngstown Board of Housing Appeals, of Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes, and Meridian Healthcare.
- Served as president of the Youngstown Playhouse.

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Anthony Donofrio

Anthony currently works as a county common pleas judge. He previously worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office. He has also worked as an associate at Rossi & Rossi Co., general counsel for the B.J. Alan Company, and as deputy law director for the city of Youngstown law department. 


Anthony Donofrio currently serves as the county common pleas judge in Mahoning County. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his first term. He unsuccesffully ran for the seventh district court of appeals in Ohio in 2014.

- Anthony worked as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office for 7 years. As an assistant prosecutor, he 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.
- He worked as an associate at Rossi & Rossi Co. As an associate, he researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- He currently serves as a county common pleas judge in Mahoning County. As a court of common pleas judge, he 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.

- He has sat on the board of directors for the Addiction Programs of Mahoning County, the Youngstown Board of Housing Appeals, of Treatment Alternatives to Street Crimes, and Meridian Healthcare.
- Served as president of the Youngstown Playhouse.

- 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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