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Mike Daugherty

For Judge of the Clinton County Municipal Court
Full Term Beginning 1/1/2022

*Top Vote-Getter in General Election

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Wilmington
  • Social Media
  • Age
    51
  • Occupation
    Judge
  • Education

    JD from University of Dayton

  • Work Experience

    Attorney since 1991

  • Family
    Married with 3 children

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)


I have been the judge of Clinton County Municipal Court since July of 2015.


Question 2

What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?


I have helped my wonderful wife raise three children. Two are adults, one is a junior in high school and will soon be an Eagle Scout. They are all great people. Raising children is the best preparation for work as a municipal judge. I also practiced law in Ohio for 20 years before being elected to this position. I have served as a prosecutor, a public defender, a civil litigator, and legal advisor to two municipalities. I have been the principal in two law firms. I understand organizational management, and government financial management. As the sole judge, these skills are constantly in use.


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?


I like this job. I do this job very well. I believe that Clinton County is a better place because of the good job that I do here.