Ballotpedia, Pavan Parikh

Pavan is originally from Cincinnati. He has a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Xavier University and a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Shwetha, and their three sons in Anderson Township.

Pavan has previously worked as a judge advocate for the U.S. Army Reserve, as an in-house attorney for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, as chief legal counsel for the Ohio Senate Minority Caucus, and as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Xavier University.

Pavan V. Parikh currently serves as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He was first appointed in 2021 and elected in 2022. He previously ran for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division in 2020 and Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 2018, but did not win.

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Partnered with a victims advocate and enhanced translation services for non-English speakers seeking restraining orders.

As county clerk, improved availability of translation services and a victims advocate for non-English speakers seeking to file a restraining order.

As a judge, created an online system for citizens to apply for civil protection orders, saving time and costs for police officers and judges.

As county clerk, created an online system for citizens to apply for civil protection orders, saving time and costs for police officers and judges.

As county prosecutor, expanded the Hamilton County Help Center into Juvenile Court, hiring a new attorney to assist with custody issues.

As county clerk, expanded the Hamilton County Help Center into juvenile court and hired a new attorney to assist with custody issues.

Plans to meet with constituents, magistrates, judges, and nonprofits that work with vulnerable communities to gather feedback about the court system and courthouse.

As clerk of courts, met with constituents, magistrates, judges, and nonprofits that work with vulnerable communities to gather feedback about the court system and courthouse.

Plans to increase transparency by releasing annual reports of the Clerk’s Office operations.

As clerk of courts, released the first-ever annual report of the Clerk’s Office operations to the public.

As a part of the administration, improved access to court records by making more records available online automatically through a redaction process.

As clerk of courts, improved access to court records by making more records available online automatically through a redaction process.

As Clerk of Courts, enacted a policy removing satisfied eviction judgments older than three years from online searches, facilitating easier access to rental applications for tenants while allowing landlords to screen potential tenants.

As clerk of courts, enacted a policy removing satisfied eviction judgments older than 3 years from online searches, facilitating easier access to rental applications for tenants while allowing landlords to screen potential tenants.

Supports organizing events that bring together the legal community to address legal issues faced by military veterans.

Supports organizing events that bring together the legal community to serve military veterans experiencing legal issues.

Wants to update the Clerk of Courts' website.

- As county clerk, improved availability of translation services and a victims advocate for non-English speakers seeking to file a restraining order.
- As county clerk, created an online system for citizens to apply for civil protection orders, saving time and costs for police officers and judges.
- As county clerk, expanded the Hamilton County Help Center into juvenile court and hired a new attorney to assist with custody issues.
- As clerk of courts, met with constituents, magistrates, judges, and nonprofits that work with vulnerable communities to gather feedback about the court system and courthouse.
- As clerk of courts, released the first-ever annual report of the Clerk’s Office operations to the public.
- As clerk of courts, improved access to court records by making more records available online automatically through a redaction process.
- As clerk of courts, enacted a policy removing satisfied eviction judgments older than 3 years from online searches, facilitating easier access to rental applications for tenants while allowing landlords to screen potential tenants.
- Supports organizing events that bring together the legal community to serve military veterans experiencing legal issues.
- Wants to update the Clerk of Courts' website.

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Believes in making decisions rooted in law and "fundamental fairness."

As a member of the Facilities Governing Board of the River City Correctional Center from 2019-2022, Pavan supported criminal justice reform and served as Secretary of the Board.

Supports "sensible criminal justice reform."

- Believes in making decisions rooted in law and "fundamental fairness."
- Supports "sensible criminal justice reform."

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Pavan V. Parikh

Pavan currently works as a judge advocate for the U.S. Army Reserve. He previously worked as an in-house attorney for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, as chief legal counsel for the Ohio Senate Minority Caucus, and as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Xavier University.

Pavan V. Parikh currently serves as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and elected in 2022. He previously ran for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division in 2020 and Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 2018, but he did not win.

As county clerk, implemented translation services and victims advocate for non-English speakers seeking to file a restraining order.

As county clerk, expanded the Hamilton County Help Center into juvenile court, hiring a new attorney to assist with custody issues.

As Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, has focused on "improving transparency, increasing accessibility, and fostering innovation to reduce barriers to justice for all in Hamilton County."

As clerk of courts, focused on "improving transparency, increasing accessibility, and fostering innovation to reduce barriers to justice for all in Hamilton County."

Supports improving document access for citizens, reducing mistakes, and creating reminders for court cases to lighten judges' workloads.

Supports eliminating paperwork inefficiencies, improving document access for citizens, and reducing mistakes in court to lighten the load for judges.

- As county clerk, implemented translation services and victims advocate for non-English speakers seeking to file a restraining order.
- As county clerk, created an online system for citizens to apply for civil protection orders, saving time and costs for police officers and judges.
- As county clerk, expanded the Hamilton County Help Center into juvenile court, hiring a new attorney to assist with custody issues.
- As clerk of courts, met with constituents, magistrates, judges, and nonprofits that work with vulnerable communities to gather feedback about the court system and courthouse.
- As clerk of courts, released the first-ever annual report of the Clerk’s Office operations to the public.
- As clerk of courts, improved access to court records by making more records available online automatically through a redaction process.
- As clerk of courts, enacted a policy removing satisfied eviction judgments older than 3 years from online searches, facilitating easier access to rental applications for tenants while allowing landlords to screen potential tenants.
- As clerk of courts, focused on "improving transparency, increasing accessibility, and fostering innovation to reduce barriers to justice for all in Hamilton County."
- Supports eliminating paperwork inefficiencies, improving document access for citizens, and reducing mistakes in court to lighten the load for judges.
- Supports organizing events that bring together the legal community to serve military veterans experiencing legal issues.

Aims to reduce paperwork for police officers and provide citizens involved in criminal cases with quick access to relevant documents.

Supports gun control and is a "Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate."

Believes his passion for law and justice will ensure fair functioning courts for all.

As a state representative, monitored and negotiated legislation on criminal justice reform.

As legal counsel, monitored and negotiated legislation on criminal justice reform, voting rights, constitutional law, and ethics.

Served as a Special Victims Counsel for three years, representing sexual assault victims.

As special victims counsel, represented sexual assault victims.

- Believes in making decisions rooted in law and "fundamental fairness."
- As legal counsel, monitored and negotiated legislation on criminal justice reform, voting rights, constitutional law, and ethics.
- As special victims counsel, represented sexual assault victims.
- Supports "sensible criminal justice reform."

Pavan V. Parikh was born and raised in Cincinnati. He graduated from Princeton High School, Xavier University, and the Saint Louis University School of Law. He is married to Dr. Shwetha Manoharan, and they live in Anderson Township with their three sons and dog.

Pavan V. Parikh is currently the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He has previously worked as an in-house attorney for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, Chief Legal Counsel for the Ohio Senate Minority Caucus, and as an Officer and Judge Advocate in the US Army Reserve. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and Xavier University.

Pavan V. Parikh is currently serving as the Hamilton County Clerk of Courts. He was appointed by the Hamilton County Commissioners as a member of the Facilities Governing Board of the River City Correctional Center from 2019-2022 and serves on the Ohio Ballot Board.

Engaged in national security issues as a Partner with the Truman National Security Project.

Volunteers his time in a multitude of legal and non-legal capacities.

As a member of the Ohio Ballot Board, Pavan helped write the official ballot language for statewide questions in Ohio.

Aims to expand the Hamilton County Help Center, which assists individuals without attorneys in navigating the courthouse, by forming new partnerships and launching initiatives.

Supports expanding the Hamilton County Municipal Court Help Center, which assists people without attorneys navigate the courthouse, by partnering with new organizations and launching new initiatives.

- The county clerk of courts serves as a record keeper, filing, processing, and maintaining all cases and documents submitted to the court of common pleas and the court of appeals, as well as keeping vehicle title records.
- This position also includes the role of court administrator, overseeing the administration of the court and, in some counties, managing probate and juvenile courts.
- The county clerk acts as a financial manager, handling the collection, investment, and distribution of funds from court fees, fines, and car sales tax.
- As an employee manager, the clerk supervises a team responsible for carrying out these various duties.
- The county clerk is elected through a partisan election for a four-year term, with a salary ranging from $67,344 to $113,071, depending on the county's population. 

Oversees the county's court records, judicial administration, vehicle titles, and finances