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Courtney earned her bachelor's degree in English and political science from Miami University and her law degree from the University of Dayton. She lives in Liberty Township. 

Courtney is the managing partner at Capparella-Kramer & Associates. She previously worked as an associate attorney at Lyons and Lyons and as an attorney and law clerk at the Burge Law Office. 

Courtney Caparella-Kraemer is currently serving as the Butler County Area 3 Court judge. She was first appointed her to the role in August 2021 and subsequently won re-election in 2022. 

As of August 22, 2024, Courtney Caparella-Kraemer did not have a website or any information online.

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Said, "We hope to provide the resources, guidance, and supervision necessary to allow these defendants to lead healthy productive lives that enhance the safety of our community."

- Said, "We hope to provide the resources, guidance, and supervision necessary to allow these defendants to lead healthy productive lives that enhance the safety of our community."

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As an associate attorney at Lyons and Lyons and an attorney at the Burge Law Office, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a managing partner at Caparella-Kraemer & Associates since 2009, she oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

- As an associate attorney at Lyons and Lyons and an attorney at the Burge Law Office, she researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a managing partner at Caparella-Kraemer & Associates since 2009, she oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, manages and mentors legal associates, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

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Courtney Caparella-Kraemer

She earned her bachelor's degree in English and political science from Miami University and her law degree from the University of Dayton. She lives in Liberty Township. 

Courtney Caparella-Kraemer is currently serving as the Butler County Area 3 Court Judge. She was first appointed her to the role in August 2021 and subsequently won re-election in 2022. 

Courtney Caparella-Kraemer is currently serving as the Butler County Area 3 Court Judge. Governor Mike Dewine first appointed her to the role in August 2021 and subsequently won re-election in 2022. 

- She said, "We hope to provide the resources, guidance, and supervision necessary to allow these defendants to lead healthy productive lives that enhance the safety of our community."

- The county court hears lawsuits (civil cases, not criminal cases) for claims up to $15,000.
- The county court can also deal with misdemeanors (crimes with jail terms up to one year and fines up to $1,000) and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- The county court covers areas in the county where no municipal court has jurisdiction.
- The candidate must have been admitted to practice law in Ohio for at least one year before the term begins and have at least six years of experience working as a lawyer in Ohio.
- County court judges are elected to 6-year terms in nonpartisan elections. 

Oversees misdemeanor cases and lawsuits for amounts up to $15,000

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