David lives in Trumbull County. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University.

David works as a private practice attorney. He has also worked as a business leader.

David Engler served as a Youngstown City Council member from 1990 to 1992 and as a Mahoning County Commission member from 1992 to 1999.

As an attorney, worked on civil, criminal, probate, and domestic cases.

- As an attorney, worked on civil, criminal, probate, and domestic cases.

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Said, "I will treat people in my court with dignity because I know their visit is among the most important days of their lives as they battle for their marriage, custody, or child in trauma."

Prioritizes prosecution of domestic violence offenders.

Supports "legislation that will treat the drug dealers like murderers."

- Said, "I will treat people in my court with dignity because I know their visit is among the most important days of their lives as they battle for their marriage, custody, or child in trauma."
- Prioritizes prosecution of domestic violence offenders.
- Supports "legislation that will treat the drug dealers like murderers."

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Said, "Attorney Engler’s judicial philosophy is distinguished by his easy-going temperament and ability to connect with people from every walk of life. He is a constitutional conservative with an abiding belief in the rule of law."

- Said, "Attorney Engler’s judicial philosophy is distinguished by his easy-going temperament and ability to connect with people from every walk of life. He is a constitutional conservative with an abiding belief in the rule of law."

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As of August 25, 2024, David Engler’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Judicial Votes Count, Kara A Leonard Stanford

Kara lives in Niles and has 3 children. She earned a bachelor's degree in business management, a master's degree in marketing, and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University.

Kara is currently a magistrate at the Trumbull County Family Court. She previously worked as an attorney.

Kara Leonard Stanford's campaign for county common pleas judge is her first run for public office.

As an attorney, practiced in family law, criminal defense, civil law, business law, and probate law.

- As an attorney, practiced in family law, criminal defense, civil law, business law, and probate law.

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Wants to create a court environment that is "fair, efficient, and responsive to the needs of families and juveniles."

- Wants to create a court environment that is "fair, efficient, and responsive to the needs of families and juveniles."

As of August 25, 2024, Kara Leonard Stanford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Serves as a mentor with the Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College’s Mentor Program for newly-appointed magistrates.

- Serves as a mentor with the Ohio Supreme Court Judicial College’s Mentor Program for newly-appointed magistrates.

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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.

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