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LWV League of Women Voters of the Cincinnati Area Education Fund
Hamilton County, OH November 5, 2013 Election
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Melissa A. Powers
Answers Questions

Candidate for
Judge; Hamilton County Municipal Court; District 7

 
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Questions & Answers

1. What are your qualifications for office? (50 word limit)

My qualifications include experience in effectively resolving 600-700 criminal cases per month and approximately 10 civil cases per month. Prior to my judical appointment to Hamilton County Municipal Court, I had fifteen years of trial experience in criminal, juvenile, appellate, domestic relations, probate, and civil courts.

3. What specific changes would you like to see in the administration of justice in Hamilton County? (100 word limit)

I would support any change in the administration of justice in our community that increases the efficiency in resolving cases without compromising fairness to the litigants.


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