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Julia was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in philosophy and her law degree from the University of Dayton. She and her husband, Patrick, have 3 children. 

Julia currently works as the administrative manager at the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office. She previously worked as an adjunt faculty member at Sinclair Community College, a contract attorney at LexisNexis, and as an AmeriCorps legal fellow at Legal Aid of Western Ohio.

Julia J. Mauk's campaign for County Common Pleas Judge in Montgomery County in Ohio is her first run for public office.

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As a public defender, handled felony and misdemeanor cases from arraignment to jury trial and served as Misdemeanor Division Manager for 6 years.

As a public defender, handled felony and misdemeanor cases.

Served as a defense attorney for the Dayton Regional Mental Health Court Docket.

- As a public defender, handled felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Served as a defense attorney for the Dayton Regional Mental Health Court Docket.

Legal Experience

Supports restorative justice, reducing recidivism, and connecting defendants with services to promote public safety and protect victims' rights.

Supports restorative justice and support structures to prevent future crime.

Advocates for speciality dockets that address the reasons for criminal involvement, such as substance use, mental health, and homelessness.

- Supports restorative justice and support structures to prevent future crime.
- Advocates for speciality dockets that address the reasons for criminal involvement, such as substance use, mental health, and homelessness.
- Wants to protect victims' rights.

Judicial Administration

Believes the judicial system must be impartial and uphold constitutional rights.

- Believes the judicial system must be impartial and uphold constitutional rights.

Judicial Philosophy

As of August 23, 2024, Julia J. Mauk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Currently serves on the Boonshoft Associate Board, the Dayton Bar Association Grievance Committee, and as the Board secretary for Rainbow Elder Care.

Volunteered at Grandview Medical Center at 16, coached youth sports, led Girl Scouts, and served on boards for local organizations.

 Coached youth soccer and basketball, been a Girl Scout leader, and volunteered for the Centerville Jazz Band

- Currently serves on the Boonshoft Associate Board, the Dayton Bar Association Grievance Committee, and as the Board secretary for Rainbow Elder Care.
-  Coached youth soccer and basketball, been a Girl Scout leader, and volunteered for the Centerville Jazz Band

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Julia J. Mauk

Julia J. Mauk was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Dayton with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and completed her Juris Doctorate at UD’s School of Law. Julia enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Patrick, and three children, Athena, Henry, and Eliza.

Julia J. Mauk has spent the majority of her 15-year legal career at the Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office, where she currently serves as the Administrative Manager. Prior to this, she was an Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow at Legal Aid of Western Ohio.

As of September 4, 2024, Julia J. Mauk’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Worked as a public defender for 15 years.

Has extensive experience in Montgomery County, negotiating pleas and preparing cases for trial with honesty and integrity.

Believes diversity in legal backgrounds is important, noting that only one of the eleven sitting judges on the Common Pleas Court bench has a background in public defense.

Supports advocating for accessibility and inclusivity within the court system.

As Administrative Manager, oversaw attorney training and development, investigations, administrative support, and office growth and expansion.

Supports creating a probationary program for those with mental health diagnoses in order to reduce recidivism.

Served on the Dayton Bar Association’s Grievance Committee for over 7 years, making informed decisions on professional conduct.

Believes in considering the "whole person and the whole of the circumstances" in making judicial decisions to ensure fairness and equity.

Believes diversity in experience and mindset is essential for the position.

Believes in using fresh perspective and diverse experience to ensure fair outcomes, equitable treatment, and increased safety for Montgomery County citizens.

Believes the judicial branch serves the people and supports electing judges who are committed to their local communities.

Served on the boards of House of Bread and Rainbow Elder Care.

Volunteered for the campaign of Julia Mauk for Common Pleas Judge.

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- 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.