Thomas D Heekin
For Judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Full Term Beginning 1/4/2023
*Top Vote-Getter in General Election
Candidate Details
- Residence
Cincinnati - Email
tom@judgeheekin.com - Website
judgeheekin.com - Social Media
facebook.com/judgeheekin - Age
61 - Occupation
Judge, Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - Education
University of Colorado, Undergraduate.
University of Cincinnati, Law School.
- Work Experience
Turner Broadcast, 1983-1985, Sales & Marketing
Hamilton County Prosecutor office, 1986-1993
Heekin and Heekin Attorneys, 1994-2016, AttorneyHamilton County Court of Common Pleas, 2016-PRESENT, Judge
- Family
2 children. - Affiliations
N/A
- Endorsements
Hamilton County Democratic Party, IBEW, Ironworkers Local 44, AFSCME.
- Bar Association Ratings
Recognzied on the list of "Super Lawyers" in 2006 and 2007.
Thomas D Heekin
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, 2016-PRESENT
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersHamilton County Court of Common Pleas, 2016-PRESENT
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I began my legal career as an assistant Prosecutor in Hamilton County. I served in the juvenile, municipal, and common pleas division for five years. I spent the next twenty years representing persons and corporations in criminal and civil matters. Having done most of the jobs I see lawyers performing daily, I am uniquely qualified to be a Common Pleas Judge. I have twenty four years of real world court experience.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI began my legal career as an assistant Prosecutor in Hamilton County. I served in the juvenile, municipal, and common pleas division for five years. I spent the next twenty years representing persons and corporations in criminal and civil matters. Having done most of the jobs I see lawyers performing daily, I am uniquely qualified to be a Common Pleas Judge. I have twenty four years of real world court experience.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am running this particular court seat for multiple reasons. First off, our courts are in need of change. One solution to improving our Justice System is to find better alternatives to sending people to jail. As a judge, I have always worked with individuals to ensure that punishment is consistent with the crime they have committed. In this process, especially when it is drug related, I attempt to find solutions for the offender that avoid unnecessary time in jail. Having them attend addiction services, wellness counseling, and other rehabilitative services are just some of the solutions that I use to avoid jailing individuals. Secondly, serving on the bench is a huge honor and one that I hope to continue. As a judge, I rule with complete fairness and consistency with the law. Our judges matter, especially here in Hamilton County. I am proud of the work I have been able to accomplish so far, and I am looking to continue this after being re-elected this November.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI am running this particular court seat for multiple reasons. First off, our courts are in need of change. One solution to improving our Justice System is to find better alternatives to sending people to jail. As a judge, I have always worked with individuals to ensure that punishment is consistent with the crime they have committed. In this process, especially when it is drug related, I attempt to find solutions for the offender that avoid unnecessary time in jail. Having them attend addiction services, wellness counseling, and other rehabilitative services are just some of the solutions that I use to avoid jailing individuals. Secondly, serving on the bench is a huge honor and one that I hope to continue. As a judge, I rule with complete fairness and consistency with the law. Our judges matter, especially here in Hamilton County. I am proud of the work I have been able to accomplish so far, and I am looking to continue this after being re-elected this November.