Candidate Details
- Residence
Sylvania - Email
info@zuckerforjudge.com - Website
zuckerforjudge.com - Social Media
facebook.com/meirazuckerforjudge
instagram.com/zuckerforjudge
- Age
58 - Occupation
Attorney - Education
University of Toledo, College of Law, Toledo, Ohio
Juris Doctor, December 2006
Dean’s List; Moot Court, Quarterfinal Round; Prosecutor Internship; Public Defender Internship; Sixth District Appeals Court Internship; Editor, No Holds Barred Review. Intern in Public Defender’s office.
Admitted to the Ohio Bar, May 2007.
Admitted to the Northern District of Ohio, December 2010.
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in the History and Sociology of Science, May 1987
- Work Experience
2007 - Present, Attorney in private practice.
Concentrating in the practice of Criminal Defense, including juvenile and adult felonies, misdemeanor and traffic offenses. Regular appearances in Lucas, Fulton, Hancock, Wood and surrounding counties. Experience in landlord-tenant, small claims, divorce, custody and support. Admitted to practice in Ohio and Federal courts. Member of the Toledo Criminal Justice Act Panel for Federal case appointments. Prior intern and extern experiences include Toledo Prosecutor's Office, Toledo Public Defender, Oregon Public Defender, and the Sixth District Court of Appeals. - Family
Married, 2 children - Affiliations
Ohio State Broadcast Educational Media Commission, Governing Board, Member, 2021-present. Congregation B’nai Israel, Board Member (2006-2010), President of the Board of Directors (2010-2012), current member.
WGTE Public Broadcasting, Board Member (12 years), Member of the Council of Advisors.
Hillel of Greater Toledo, Board Member (2016-2018), President of the Board of Directors (2018-2019). Jewish Federation of Greater Toledo, Board Member (2010-2012).
Member of Toledo Bar Association; Ohio State Bar Association; Wood County Bar Association; Maumee Valley Criminal Defense Association; Toledo Women’s Bar Association; Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys; Sisters-in-Law.
Meira F Zucker
Question 1
List your judicial experience (courts and years)
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Abbreviated Candidate Answers0
Question 2
What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
My experiences as a trial attorney in misdemeanor and felony trials have toughened me to the pressure of the courtroom, forced me to prepare to make timely decisions, and taught me to appreciate people who come from various backgrounds. In addition, my different careers over time – office work, outside sales, stay-at-home parent, student, lawyer - remind me constantly that who you are today may not predict who you can be tomorrow. I came to law later in life than many of my peers. This varied career path means that today I better appreciate the complexities of my clients’ and colleagues’ circumstances and obligations. Today, I interact with clients and coworkers with the empathy and skill that comes from this life experience. When spnding time in courtrooms, I saw that many judges lack this understanding of the lives of the people before them, whether they are criminal defendants or civil plaintiffs and respondents. I plan to use this awareness to create a courtroom more responsive to the needs of the community.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersMy experiences as a trial attorney in misdemeanor and felony trials have toughened me to the pressure of the courtroom, forced me to prepare to make timely decisions, and taught me to appreciate people who come from various backgrounds. In addition, my different careers over time – office work, outside sales, stay-at-home parent, student, lawyer - remind me constantly that who you are today may not predict who you can be tomorrow. I came to law later in life than many of my peers. This varied career path means that today I better appreciate the complexities of my clients’ and colleagues’ circumstances and obligations. Today, I interact with clients and coworkers with the empathy and skill that comes from this life experience. When spnding time in courtrooms, I saw that many judges lack this understanding of the lives of the people before them, whether they are criminal defendants or civil plaintiffs and respondents. I plan to use this awareness to create a courtroom more responsive to the needs of the community.
Question 3
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I bring to the court a combination of real-world courtroom experience with a background of managerial employment. Municipal courts offer a unique opportunity to affect peoples lives when the potential penalties and financial costs are more reasonable. In municipal court, an individual can be guided to change behavior, accept responsibity, or settle disputes in a less-intimidating environment that can encourage adherence to the law and community standards. The Sylvania Municipal Court, as a member of the larger community, has been missing this opportunity. The judge needs to provide leadership and should act with civility and respect to all, regardless of background or situation. My experience as a defense attorney has educated me to the varied lives that people lead. In addition, my experience running my own business, and running other businesses, has provided me with the experience to better manage the business of the court. Most voters do not know that the judge also manages the courthouse staff.
Abbreviated Candidate AnswersI bring to the court a combination of real-world courtroom experience with a background of managerial employment. Municipal courts offer a unique opportunity to affect peoples lives when the potential penalties and financial costs are more reasonable. In municipal court, an individual can be guided to change behavior, accept responsibity, or settle disputes in a less-intimidating environment that can encourage adherence to the law and community standards. The Sylvania Municipal Court, as a member of the larger community, has been missing this opportunity. The judge needs to provide leadership and should act with civility and respect to all, regardless of background or situation. My experience as a defense attorney has educated me to the varied lives that people lead. In addition, my experience running my own business, and running other businesses, has provided me with the experience to better manage the business of the court. Most voters do not know that the judge also manages the courthouse staff.