Ballotpedia, Marilyn Zayas

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Marilyn is originally from New York. She has a bachelor's degree in computer science from City College of New York and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. She has 3 adult children and lives in Cincinnati. 

Marilyn is an attorney. She previously worked as an IT manager for Proctor & Gamble and as an attorney at MZD Law. 

Marilyn Zayas currently serves as a judge for the Ohio 1st District Court of Appeals. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for judge of the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 but did not win. 

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Supports advancing justice reform initiatives by the current Chief Justice, including establishing a sentencing database and bail reform. 

Plans to look for ways to support and expand the use of specialized dockets, such as the mental health, human trafficking second chance, veterans, drug court, and commercial dockets.

Plans to promote accessibility and accountability through student outreach and community forums.

- Supports advancing justice reform initiatives by the current Chief Justice, including establishing a sentencing database and bail reform. 
- Plans to look for ways to support and expand the use of specialized dockets, such as the mental health, human trafficking second chance, veterans, drug court, and commercial dockets.
- Plans to promote accessibility and accountability through student outreach and community forums.

Judicial Administration

Wants to pass initiatives that make efforts to eliminate bias in the justice system.

- Wants to pass initiatives that make efforts to eliminate bias in the justice system.

Judicial Philosophy

As a state court of appeals judge for 8 years, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As an attorney at MZD Law for 15 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in U.S. Immigration and Nationalization law.

- As a state court of appeals judge for 8 years, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As an attorney at MZD Law for 15 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in U.S. Immigration and Nationalization law.

Legal Experience

As of August 26, 2024, Marilyn Zayas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Established the Educating Tomorrow's Leaders program to provide students the opportunity to learn about the court system and interact with judges and lawyers.

- Established the Educating Tomorrow's Leaders program to provide students the opportunity to learn about the court system and interact with judges and lawyers.

Community Involvement

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Marilyn Zayas

Marilyn is originally from New York. She has a bachelor's degree in computer science from City College of New York and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has 3 adult children and lives in Cincinnati. 

Marilyn is a judge and attorne. She previously worked as an IT manager for Proctor & Gamble.

Marilyn Zayas currently serves as a judge for the Court of Appeals Division 1 in Ohio. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 but did not win. 

Was selected by Ohio’s Chief Justice to join the Ohio Supreme Court for a recused justice.

As a judge, Zayas has decided cases throughout Ohio.

As a trial court judge, Zayas was appointed by Ohio’s Chief Justice to sit with the Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth District Courts of Appeal.

Received an "Excellent" rating from the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association in 2022.

Served as a visiting judge on the Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth Judicial Districts.

As a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeals, served as a visiting judge to the 2nd, 6th, 8th, and 10th District Courts of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.

Supports implementing bail reform, increasing the use of specialized dockets such as drug courts, and creating a sentencing database.

- Supports implementing bail reform, increasing the use of specialized dockets such as drug courts, and creating a sentencing database.

Promises to apply the law and Constitution equally to all.

Believes in the importance of applying the law and the constitution.

Said, "I am committed to ensuring that justice is administered with integrity, independence, and impartiality."

Believes a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences is essential for thoroughly reviewing cases and correcting errors.

Said, "You can trust that I will faithfully apply the law and our constitution equally to all, independent of outside influences and politics."

Believes judges should have diverse life experiences to address contemporary challenges, and supports an independent judicial approach focused on integrity and impartiality.

Promises to apply the law and the constitution equally to all, regardless of outside influences and politics.

Said, "The independence and integrity of the judicial system is essential...to...safeguard...our constitutional rights..., prevent executive and legislative encroachment upon [them], and to ensure equal protection for all."

Supports eliminating bias in the justice system.

- Promises to apply the law and the constitution equally to all, regardless of outside influences and politics.
- Said, "The independence and integrity of the judicial system is essential...to...safeguard...our constitutional rights..., prevent executive and legislative encroachment upon [them], and to ensure equal protection for all."
- Supports eliminating bias in the justice system.

Believes in advocating for clients from diverse backgrounds, including poor families and small business owners, and has 20 years of experience as an attorney.

Has experience in appeals for family law, employment issues, criminal law, and business contracts.

Has experience training judges, magistrates, attorneys, social workers, and FBI agents.

Provided legal training to judges, magistrates, attorneys, and the Cincinnati FBI.

As an Ohio court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As a state court of appeals judge, Zayas was selected by the Chief Justice to join the Ohio Supreme Court in June 2018 for a recused justice, where she heard a case with the other justices, heard the attorney’s oral arguments, and participated in the case's determination.

As a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme, heard a case with the other justices, heard the attorney’s oral arguments, and participated in the case's determination.

- As an Ohio court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As a visiting judge on the Ohio Supreme, heard a case with the other justices, heard the attorney’s oral arguments, and participated in the case's determination.

As an attorney, partnered with law enforcement on victims’ advocacy to help foreign-born victims report crimes and participate in court proceedings.

Believes in treating everyone fairly and equally, saying, "This is a core belief and guides Marilyn in her personal and professional life."

Recognized by Good Morning America for her community contributions.

Recognized for community involvement with honors like the GMA Inspiration List, City Council Women’s History Month tribute, and YWCA Career Women of Achievement award.

Recognized for community involvement with honors like the Good Morning American (GMA) Inspiration List, City Council Women’s History Month tribute, and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Career Women of Achievement award.

Created the Educating Tomorrow's Leaders program to give students the opportunity to learn about the court system and interact with judges and lawyers.

- Plans to promote accessibility and accountability through student outreach and community forums.
- Recognized for community involvement with honors like the Good Morning American (GMA) Inspiration List, City Council Women’s History Month tribute, and Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Career Women of Achievement award.
- Created the Educating Tomorrow's Leaders program to give students the opportunity to learn about the court system and interact with judges and lawyers.

Marilyn is originally from New York. She earned her bachelor's degree in computer science from City College of New York and her law degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has 3 adult children and lives in Cincinnati. 

Marilyn previously worked as an IT manager for Proctor & Gamble and has over 20 years of experience as an attorney.

Marilyn Zayas currently serves as a judge for the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 but did not win. She has served as a visiting judge on the Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth District Courts of Appeals, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court.

- As an Ohio court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

- Believes in treating everyone fairly and equally, saying, "This is a core belief and guides Marilyn in her personal and professional life."

- Plans to promote accessibility and accountability through student outreach and community forums.
- Recognized for community involvement with honors like the GMA Inspiration List, City Council Women’s History Month tribute, and YWCA Career Women of Achievement award.
- Created the Educating Tomorrow's Leaders program to give students the opportunity to learn about the court system and interact with judges and lawyers.

Marilyn was born in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York. She earned her bachelor's degree in computer science from City College of New York and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has 3 adult children. 

Marilyn Zayas is a judge for the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her 2nd term. She previously ran for the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 but did not win. She has served as a visiting judge on the Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth District Courts of Appeals, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court.

Marilyn Zayas - Ohio Bar

Marilyn was born in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York. She earned her bachelor's of computer science from City College of New York and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati. She has three adult children. 

Marilyn Zayas is currently a judge on the 1st District Court of Appeals and has served as a visiting judge on the Second, Sixth, Eighth, and Tenth District Courts of Appeals, as well as the Ohio Supreme Court. She previously worked as an IT Manager for Proctor & Gamble and has over 20 years of experience as an attorney.

Marilyn Zayas currently serves as a judge for the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio. She was first elected in 2016 and is serving her second term. Marilyn Zayas previously ran for the Ohio Supreme Court in 2022 but did not win. 

As an Ohio court of appeals judge, Marilyn ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

- As an Ohio court of appeals judge, Marilyn ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

Marilyn Zayas - Ballotpedia

As of September 23, 2024, Marilyn Zayas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Marilyn Zayas currently serves as a justice on the Ohio Supreme Court. She was elected to this position in 2022. She previously served as a judge on the First District Court of Appeals of Ohio, to which she was elected in 2016.

- Each Ohio district has 4 to 12 Court of Appeals judges, depending on case volume.
- Any three judges from a district form a court to review appeals from lower courts, checking for legal errors. The 10th district (Franklin County) also reviews cases from the Ohio Court of Claims, which handles civil suits against the state.
- This court is the only appellate court before the Ohio Supreme Court and can issue orders like writs of habeas corpus, which forces a jail to justify holding someone, or writs of mandamus, which directs a government official to perform a mandatory duty.
- Judges serve a 6-year term, are elected in partisan elections, and earn a salary of $178,100.
- To qualify, judges must have been practicing law in Ohio for at least one year and have six years of experience as a lawyer or judge in any U.S. court. 