Danielle Colliver

Danielle Colliver

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Hamilton County Municipal Court District 4

Elections and appointments

Next election

November 4, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio University, 1999

Law

University of Cincinnati College of Law, 2008

Personal

Birthplace

Cincinnati, Ohio

Profession

Attorney at law

Contact

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Danielle Colliver is running for election for the District 4 judge of the Hamilton County Municipal Court in Ohio. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.^[source]

Colliver completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Danielle Colliver was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Colliver earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 1999 and a law degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2008. Her career experience includes working as an attorney at law.

Elections

2025

See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2025)

General election

The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.

General election for Hamilton County Municipal Court District 4

Incumbent Josh Berkowitz and Danielle Colliver are running in the general election for Hamilton County Municipal Court District 4 on November 4, 2025.

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		Danielle Colliver (Nonpartisan)

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Campaign themes

2025

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Danielle Colliver received her BA from Ohio University and graduated with honors from the University of Cincinnati College of Law. Danielle began her legal career with the Ohio Justice & Policy Center, a non-profit organization located in Cincinnati. She later became the Training Director at the Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender and served as an Adjunct Professor at both the UC and NKU Chase Colleges of Law, where she trained third year law students to represent indigent criminal defendants in Hamilton County. More recently, Danielle opened her own law firm, where she provides legal representation in Hamilton County and surrounding counties. Danielle is running to serve as a judge for the Hamilton County Municipal Court in District 4.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Equal access to justice and the legal system
• Adherence to the US and Ohio Constitutions and the rule of law
• Transparency and accountability

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Danielle is passionate about ensuring equal and fair access to the legal system for all citizens.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

It's critically important for elected officials to remember who they serve: the community and its citizens. Particularly for the judiciary, that means upholding the Constitution and the rule of law without bias or favor.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I have been endorsed by the AFL-CIO, the Cincinnati Federation of Teachers, the Cincinnati Women's Political Caucus, the Hamilton County Sheriff, the Equality Political Action Committee and the Hamilton County Democratic Party.

Candidates hear many personal stories from voters. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching or memorable?

I recently met a voter who shared her son's struggle with drug addiction. He spent years in and out of jails, prisons and rehab facilities, having been convicted of multiple drug possession charges and related offenses to feed his habit. As his mother, she wrestled with how best to help him, trying to find the balance between supporting him while not enabling his bad behavior. She mourned the loss of the son she raised and loved; and she lamented whether she would ever get her son back. With her help and guidance, he finally enrolled himself in an in-patient drug treatment program. It wasn't an easy road for either of them, but he finally completed the program. He engaged in more counseling upon his release. He still does counseling today. And he stayed sober and clean. That was six years ago. As we were talking, her son unexpectedly came over to visit her. She introduced us; and the pride in and love for her son was evident on her face.

This voter's story is not unique. The criminal justice system is filled with stories of individuals and their families who have been ripped apart by drugs. Not all families get the opportunity to reunite and move forward like this woman and her son. But it emphasizes the need for evidence-based substance abuse treatment in our criminal justice system - to improve the lives of defendants, their families and the community.

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Ohio courts

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Federal courts:

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio

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Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims

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