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Kenneth C Clason

Kenneth C Clason

For Judge of the Seneca County Court of Common Pleas General/Domestic Relations Division
Full Term Beginning 1/1/2023

Candidate Q&A

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Tiffin
  • Email
    clasonforjudge@gmail.com
  • Website
    clasonforjudge.com
  • Social Media
    facebook.com/ClasonForJudge
  • Age
    43
  • Occupation
    Magistrate
  • Education

    BA - Ashland University

    MA - The University of Toledo

    JD - The University of Toledo College of Law

  • Work Experience

    Seneca County Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecutor, Felony Crimes

    Meyer & Kerschner, Ltd - Civil litigation and business representation

    The Clason Law Office, LLC - Felony criminal defense and civil litigation; family law

    Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court - Acting judge

    Seneca County Common Pleas Court - Magistrate for Judge Steve C. Shuff

  • Family
    Ken is married to Amber, and they have two sons: William, 8; and Toby, 3.
  • Affiliations

    Tiffin Rotary

    Former Board Member, Tiffin-Seneca United Way

    Associate Member, Ohio Township Association

    Seneca County Republican Century Club

    Parishioner, St. Mary's, Tiffin

    Ohio State Bar Association

    Ohio Association of Magistrates

  • Endorsements

    Endorsed by the Harold J. Fraley, Sr. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 128.

  • Bar Association Ratings

    N/A

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

2014-2019 - Acting Judge, Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court

2011 - present, Magistrate, Seneca County Common Pleas Court

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

2014-2019 - Acting Judge, Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court

2011 - present, Magistrate, Seneca County Common Pleas Court

Question 2

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

I have courtroom experience in private practice in every type of law under the jurisdiction of the Common Pleas Court.  I've been a felony prosecutor, felony defense attorney, civil litigator in common pleas courts and other courts throughout Ohio, and family lawyer.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I have courtroom experience in private practice in every type of law under the jurisdiction of the Common Pleas Court.  I've been a felony prosecutor, felony defense attorney, civil litigator in common pleas courts and other courts throughout Ohio, and family lawyer.

Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

The Common Pleas Court is the highest level trial court in the Ohio state court system.  It deals with the most serious crimes in our community.  I've been involved in various roles within the Seneca County Common Pleas Court for my entire career.  Experience matters.  I've confident that my varied experience both on and off the bench in the Seneca County Common Pleas Court makes me the best candidate to help continue to make Seneca County a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

The Common Pleas Court is the highest level trial court in the Ohio state court system.  It deals with the most serious crimes in our community.  I've been involved in various roles within the Seneca County Common Pleas Court for my entire career.  Experience matters.  I've confident that my varied experience both on and off the bench in the Seneca County Common Pleas Court makes me the best candidate to help continue to make Seneca County a great place to live, work and raise a family.