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Gina was born and raised in Niles, Ohio. She graduated from Niles McKinley High School and earned her bachelor's degree in applied science from Youngstown State University, as well as her law degree from the Cleveland Marshall School of Law.

Gina previously worked as a chief assistant prosecutor and public information officer for the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office. She also provided litigation counsel for Mahoning County and began her legal career as an attorney with Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd.

Gina DeGenova is the prosecutor for Mahoning County. She was appointed in 2022 and is serving her first term. 

As chief assistant prosecutor and public information officer, supervised attorneys and administrative staff in both criminal and civil divisions, while maintaining a personal docket of felony prosecutions and civil litigation.

As chief assistant prosecutor and public information officer, led communications efforts for the office, including policy development, media relations, and managing content for various platforms to promote the office’s initiatives and community engagement.

As assistant prosecuting attorney, managed all phases of government civil practice, providing counsel on legal issues, labor contracts, and public records, and acted as chief negotiator for various county offices and townships.

As associate attorney, specialized in employment law, labor law, and insurance defense while counseling clients on wage and hour issues, preparing legal documents, drafting appellate briefs, engaging in settlement negotiations, and performing complex legal research.

- As chief assistant prosecutor and public information officer, supervised attorneys and administrative staff in both criminal and civil divisions, while maintaining a personal docket of felony prosecutions and civil litigation.
- As chief assistant prosecutor and public information officer, led communications efforts for the office, including policy development, media relations, and managing content for various platforms to promote the office’s initiatives and community engagement.
- As assistant prosecuting attorney, managed all phases of government civil practice, providing counsel on legal issues, labor contracts, and public records, and acted as chief negotiator for various county offices and townships.
- As associate attorney, specialized in employment law, labor law, and insurance defense while counseling clients on wage and hour issues, preparing legal documents, drafting appellate briefs, engaging in settlement negotiations, and performing complex legal research.

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Daily Legal News, Mahoning Cty. prosecutor Gina DeGenova discusses campaign goals

Said, "I am committed to working with law enforcement to ensure that those who violate our laws are prosecuted."

As county prosecutor, established a unit dedicated to handling crimes against vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.

As county prosecutor, launched programs like the Self-Defense Trauma Informed Outreach Program (S.T.O.P.) to empower community members and increase awareness about self-defense and available resources.

- Said, "I am committed to working with law enforcement to ensure that those who violate our laws are prosecuted."
- As county prosecutor, established a unit dedicated to handling crimes against vulnerable groups, including women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities.
- As county prosecutor, launched programs like the Self-Defense Trauma Informed Outreach Program (S.T.O.P.) to empower community members and increase awareness about self-defense and available resources.

Criminal Justice

Plans to continue "to educate the public about the many different functions of the prosecutor’s office and the multifaceted duties that her position entails."

As county prosecutor, offered training and crime prevention presentations on topics like fraud, scams, victim rights, and social media hazards for juveniles.

- Plans to continue "to educate the public about the many different functions of the prosecutor’s office and the multifaceted duties that her position entails."
- As county prosecutor, offered training and crime prevention presentations on topics like fraud, scams, victim rights, and social media hazards for juveniles.

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Gina DeGenova

Lynn is originally from Youngstown, Ohio. She earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Youngstown State University and her law degree from the University of Akron. She lives with her husband Jonathan and has 2 adult children. 

Lynn currently works in private practice at Maro & Schoenike, Co. focusing on criminal defense. She previously worked as an associate at the Akron law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs and at the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office in the civil division.

Ballotpedia: Lynn Maro

Lynn Maro's campaign for county prosecutor is her first run for public office.

As a partner at Maro & Schoenike, manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

As an assistant prosecutor in the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office civil division, oversaw civil prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.

Has experience working with labor and employment law, medical malpractice, discrimination, and personal injury law in addition to criminal defense work.

- As a partner at Maro & Schoenike, manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As an assistant prosecutor in the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office civil division, oversaw civil prosecutions, presented pre-trial motions in court, prepared cases for trial, produced legal research, opinions, and documents, and conducted interviews with victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officials.
- Has experience working with labor and employment law, medical malpractice, discrimination, and personal injury law in addition to criminal defense work.

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Supports specialty courts for veterans, individuals needing mental health assistance, and low-level, first-time offenders to reduce re-offending and save resources.

Supports using resources on specialty courts for veterans, individuals needing mental health assistance, and low-level, first-time offenders.

Believes victims should be treated with respect and ensures cases are prosecuted fairly, ethically, and efficiently.

- Supports using resources on specialty courts for veterans, individuals needing mental health assistance, and low-level, first-time offenders.
- Believes victims should be treated with respect and ensures cases are prosecuted fairly, ethically, and efficiently.

As of August 22, 2024, Lynn Maro’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lynn Maro

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 