Judge; Court of Common Pleas General Division; Unexpired 6 Year Term Ending 1/3/05 Election Information November 5, 2002 Election

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Hamilton County, OH

November 5, 2002 Election

Judge; Court of Common Pleas General Division; Unexpired 6 Year Term Ending 1/3/05 Voter Information

Unexpired 6 Year Term Ending 1/3/05.

Responsibilities: To preside at trials of both civil and criminal cases; to supervise the jury commission, grand jury, and other departments of the court.

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John Andrew West 133,070 votes 100.0%

Occupation: Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge

Neighborhood: Paddock Hills

Education: BA, BS and Juris Doctor

I have been a member of the Ohio Bar since 1972.

I practiced law for 24 years before going on the bench. I served on the Hamilton County Municipal Court for 5 years and

was voted best judge in 1997 by Cincinnati Magazine.

I have served on the Common Pleas Court since Feb. 5, 2001.

Priorities:

To increase public confidence in our Judicial System.

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