Judge; Ohio State Court of Appeals; District 1; 6 Year Term Starting 2/10/07 Election Information November 7, 2006 Election

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Hamilton County, OH

November 7, 2006 Election

Judge; Ohio State Court of Appeals; District 1; 6 Year Term Starting 2/10/07 Voter Information

6 Year Term. Salary: $99,950

Responsibilities: The Court of Appeals is essentially a Court of Review. It hears appeals from the Common Pleas, County, and Municipal Courts. Decisions are final except in cases involving Constitutional questions, cases of felony, cases in which it has original jurisdiction, and cases of public or great general interest.

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Patrick Dinkelacker 153,644 votes 63.7%

Occupation: :Judge - Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas

Community/neighborhood of Residence: Green Township

Education: Xavier University-B.A./University of Dayton-J.D.

I am experienced. I am qualified.

I was an Assistant Hamilton County Prosecutor for eleven years.

I was a Domestic Relations Judge for four years. I have been a Common Pleas Court Judge for over ten years.

I have served our community as an active participant in the justice system.

Priorities:

Full and fair administration of justice.
Follow the law
Provide a trial court judge perspective to the Court of Appeals

James T. "Jim" O'Reilly

87,535 votes 36.3%

Occupation: Attorney & Law Professor
UC Law Professor, 25 Years
Retired Assoc. General Counsel P&G
Council member, Wyoming City Council
Legal Aid, Board of Trustees
OKI Regional Council of Govts., Trustee
JD Univ. Virginia, BA cum laude Boston Col.

Priorities:

Independent, fair-minded and honest Judge
Not affected by political appointments
Expertise and desire for excellence in judging cases on merits

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