Alison Breaux
For Judge of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas General Division
Full Term Beginning 1/5/2023
*Top Vote-Getter in General Election
Candidate Details
- Residence
Akron - Email
abreaux@cpcourt.summitoh.net - Website
gowithjudgebreaux.com - Social Media
facebook.com/gowithbreaux
instagram.com/gowithbreaux - Age
48 - Occupation
Judge, Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Education
Bachelor of Arts, Kent State University
Juris Doctorate, University of Akron School of Law
- Work Experience
Civil Litigation: Harry A. Tipping Co., L.P.A.
Criminal Defense: Gorman, Malarcik, Pierce & Vuillemin
Magistrate: Akron Municipal Court
Judge: Summit County Court of Common Pleas
- Family
Married with three children - Affiliations
United Way of Summit & Medina County
Akron Canton Regional Foodbank
National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Endorsements
Congressman Tim Ryan; State Representative Emilia Sykes; State Representative Casey Weinstein; State Representative Tavia Galonski; Stow Mayor John Pribonic; Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters; Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan; County Executive Ilene Shapiro; Senator Vernon Sykes; The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME); Sheriff Kandy Fatheree; Summit County Council Members Liz Walters, John Donofrio, Jeff Wilhite, John Schmidt, Veronica Sims, Rita Darrow, Jeff Fusco; Akron City Council Members Ginger Baylor, Tara Mosley, Sharon Connor, Brad McKitrick, Shammas Malik, Margo Sommerville, Nancy Holland, Philip Lombardo, Donnie Kammer
- Bar Association Ratings
https://www.akronbar.org
Excellent Rating, Akron Bar Association 2022
Alison Breaux
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Summit County Court of Common Pleas: January 2017 - present
I have managed a docket of approximately 350-500 cases per year, split between civil and criminal cases and administrative appeals. During that time I have presided over dozens of jury trials (both civil and criminal, including rape and murder cases) as well as conducted evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences and bench trials.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersSummit County Court of Common Pleas: January 2017 - present
I have managed a docket of approximately 350-500 cases per year, split between civil and criminal cases and administrative appeals. During that time I have presided over dozens of jury trials (both civil and criminal, including rape and murder cases) as well as conducted evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences and bench trials.
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I came to the Common Pleas bench with both civil and criminal experience, as well as five years serving as a magistrate. Having practiced in both areas of law which come before the common pleas bench was essential to understanding the very basics of navigating the court and managing a docket. I also had experience on the bench, presiding over thousands of cases, rendering decisions and writing opinions. My interactions with the community as a municipal magistrate taught me the importance of listening, actively listening, to those who came before me and treating each person, party, lawyer, plaintiff or defendant with respect.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI came to the Common Pleas bench with both civil and criminal experience, as well as five years serving as a magistrate. Having practiced in both areas of law which come before the common pleas bench was essential to understanding the very basics of navigating the court and managing a docket. I also had experience on the bench, presiding over thousands of cases, rendering decisions and writing opinions. My interactions with the community as a municipal magistrate taught me the importance of listening, actively listening, to those who came before me and treating each person, party, lawyer, plaintiff or defendant with respect.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
For the past six years I have served the bench while establishing a reputation for being fair, compassionate, approachable and thorough. I believe our job as judges is to provide a space for the community to have access to justice - to understand the process and believe in the system.
In addition, I started the first felony mental health court in Summit County in 2018, and this is work that I wish to continue. The HOPE (healing, opportunity, progress & empowerment) Court Program is designed to assist individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses succeed in the community. We have partnered with many local agencies to provide wrap around services and a warm touch to each individual who is accepted into HOPE Court. The program is dedicated to teaching its participants how to live healthy, sober, rewarding lives while successfully managing their mental illnesses.
Serving the community as a judge is work that I value deeply and wish to continue for another term. If elected, I am hopeful to continue this challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersFor the past six years I have served the bench while establishing a reputation for being fair, compassionate, approachable and thorough. I believe our job as judges is to provide a space for the community to have access to justice - to understand the process and believe in the system.
In addition, I started the first felony mental health court in Summit County in 2018, and this is work that I wish to continue. The HOPE (healing, opportunity, progress & empowerment) Court Program is designed to assist individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses succeed in the community. We have partnered with many local agencies to provide wrap around services and a warm touch to each individual who is accepted into HOPE Court. The program is dedicated to teaching its participants how to live healthy, sober, rewarding lives while successfully managing their mental illnesses.
Serving the community as a judge is work that I value deeply and wish to continue for another term. If elected, I am hopeful to continue this challenging, meaningful, and rewarding work.