Ballotpedia: Lynn Maro

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.

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.

Legal Experience

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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.

Criminal Justice

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

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Lynn Maro

Lynn Maro's campaign for county prosecutor in Mahoning County, Ohio is her first run for public office.

Has experience in both criminal and civil cases.

As an attorney at the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office, worked in the civil division.

Licensed to practice law in all Ohio courts, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

Currently works as a partner at Maro & Schoenike, Co. focusing on criminal defense. 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. Her practice includes labor and employment, medical malpractice, discrimination, and personal injury in addition to her criminal defense work.

Worked from 1992 to 1996 in the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office civil division. As an assistant prosecutor, 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.

- Currently works as a partner at Maro & Schoenike, Co. focusing on criminal defense. 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. Her practice includes labor and employment, medical malpractice, discrimination, and personal injury in addition to her criminal defense work.
- Worked from 1992 to 1996 in the Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office civil division. As an assistant prosecutor, 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.

Supports efforts to combat human trafficking.

As chair of the public relations committee, hosted the People’s Law School in Austintown and Boardman, and organized the MCBA Relay for Life Boardman Team, and the Blood Drive in conjunction with the American Red Cross.

Believes "a prosecutor should strive to do justice, not merely convict."

Believes in "enforcement to ensure unified preparation of cases."

Promises to ensure fair and just criminal justice policies.

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

Lynn Maro has been in private practice since 1994 and currently practices law with her husband, Attorney Jonathan K. Schoenike. She previously worked at the Akron law firm of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs and the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office in the civil division.

- 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. 