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Christopher J. Geer

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Christopher J. Geer

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Prior offices
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division

Education

Bachelor's

The Ohio State University

Law

Capital University


Christopher J. Geer was a judge on the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations/Juvenile Division in Columbus, Ohio.[1] His term expired on January 4, 2013.

2012 election

Geer was defeated by Terri Jamison in the general election on November 6, receiving 44.92 percent of the vote.[2][3]

See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2012 - Courts of Common Pleas

Columbus Bar Association Judicial Performance Poll

In even numbered years, attorneys in Franklin County evaluate the performance of sitting judges in four categories and overall. Below are Judge Geer's ratings from 2012:

  • Objectivity: 3.9
  • Judicial temperament: 3.6
  • Legal knowledge: 4.1
  • Sentencing: 3.5
  • Timeliness: 4.1
  • Overall: 4.0 - Average overall score of judges was 4.0.[4]

Education

Geer received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University and in 1977, his degree from Capital University.[5]

Career

Prior to joining the court, Geer worked with the firm Matan, Geer & Wright from 1969 to 2006. In 1980, he became a partner with the firm.[5]

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