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Hamilton County, OH November 8, 2011 Election
Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 1 Voter Information

6 Year Term. Salary: $114,000

Has original jurisdiction in civil cases (auto, neighborhood disputes etc.) involving claims of $15,000 or under, and in criminal cases involving misdemeanors in Hamilton County. Conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases.

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Fanon A. Rucker Click here for more information about this candidate 8,209 votes 100.00%

  • Occupation: Judge
  • J.D. (University of Cincinnati)
  • B.A. (Hampton University)
  • Before becoming a Judge, I had eleven years of civil and criminal litigation experience.
  • As an Adjunct Professor, I teach a course on African-American History.
  • I have been very fortunate to have received numerous awards and recognition from community and charitable organizations for community activities.
Priorities:
  • I have and will continue to carefully listen and rule upon each case as the facts, law and circumstances of each case dictate.
  • I have and will continue to explain the reasons for the decisions that I make, issuing written decisions on Motions filed by attorneys.
  • I will continue to follow the proposition that the Court should treat ALL respectfully and equally regardless of status, race or affilation.

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