Michael J Holbrook
For Judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Full Term Beginning 1/1/2023
*Top Vote-Getter in General Election
Candidate Details
- Residence
Columbus - Email
mholbro@columbus.rr.com - Website
holbrookforjudge.com - Social Media
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064129381275
instagram.com/holbrookforjudge/?hl=en - Age
63 - Occupation
Judge - Education
Marion Franklin High School, Columbus, Ohio – 1976
Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Bachelor of Arts; Criminology – 1980
Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio; Juris Doctorate Degree – 1983
- Work Experience
Ed Makel & Associates, Associate Attorney, Columbus, Ohio 1983 — 1988
Engaged in general law practice with a focus on litigation.
Michael J. Holbrook, Attorney at Law, Columbus, Ohio: 1988 — 2004
Successful attorney in private practice representing a diverse clientele in all economic and cultural backgrounds. Practice included extensive trial work in all Ohio courts including Franklin County Common Pleas. Represented clients in hundreds of jury and court trials in Common Pleas Court.
Honorable Michael J. Holbrook, Judge Franklin County Common Pleas Court, 345 S. High Street, Courtroom 5B, Columbus, Ohio 43215: January 1, 2005 to present.
Criminal Law Committee, Chair
Personnel Committee, Member
- Family
Three fantastic children; proud grandpa! - Affiliations
Catholic
Mason, Westgate and Goodale Blue Lodge
33° Mason for the Scottish Rite Masonry - 2012
Legion of Honor for DeMolay - 2016
Columbus Bonzai Society
- Endorsements
Letter of Support, Baptist Pastors Conference
Fraternal Order of Police, Capital City Lodge #9
Columbus Firefighters Union, Local 67
Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council
Teamsters Miscellaneous and Industrial Workers, Local Union No. 284
- Bar Association Ratings
Columbus Bar Association, Highly Recommended, 2010
Columbus Bar Association, Highly Reocmmended, 2016
Columbus Bar Association, 5 Star Rating, Preferred Candidate, 2022
Michael J Holbrook
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Franklin County Common Pleas, General Division, Judge, January 1, 2005 through present
Franklin County Municipal Court, Visiting Judge, as needed basis since 2016
Franklin County Probate Court, Acting Judge, as needed basis since since 2016
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersFranklin County Common Pleas, General Division, Judge, January 1, 2005 through present
Franklin County Municipal Court, Visiting Judge, as needed basis since 2016
Franklin County Probate Court, Acting Judge, as needed basis since since 2016
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
Law Clerk, 1981 through 1983
Private Law Practice, November 1983 through January 2005
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersLaw Clerk, 1981 through 1983
Private Law Practice, November 1983 through January 2005
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
Ever since I can remember, I have been passionate about the law. I pursued that passion in undergrad, law school, and in private practice. After having been in private practice for 22 years, I recognized the importance of having good, experienced judges on the bench, and decided to run for the position. Since being on the bench, I have had the opportunity to positively impact the daily lives of Franklin County residents often on the worst days of their lives. I enjoy waking up and being able to truly make a difference in our community and that is why I am running again, for the last time, for Franklin County Common Pleas Judge.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersEver since I can remember, I have been passionate about the law. I pursued that passion in undergrad, law school, and in private practice. After having been in private practice for 22 years, I recognized the importance of having good, experienced judges on the bench, and decided to run for the position. Since being on the bench, I have had the opportunity to positively impact the daily lives of Franklin County residents often on the worst days of their lives. I enjoy waking up and being able to truly make a difference in our community and that is why I am running again, for the last time, for Franklin County Common Pleas Judge.