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David E. Lewandowski
David E. Lewandowski was a judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division in Ohio. He assumed office in 1993. He left office on January 2, 2025.
Lewandowski (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Lewandowski received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1973 and his J.D. from the University of Toledo in 1977.[1]
Career
- 1993-2025: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
- 1983-1993: Auditor, Lucas County
- 1978-1983: Attorney in private practice
- 1976-1978: Director and board member, Lucas County Board of Elections[1]
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division
Incumbent David E. Lewandowski won election in the general election for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David E. Lewandowski (R) | 100.0 | 93,273 | |
| Total votes: 93,273 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division
Incumbent David E. Lewandowski advanced from the Republican primary for Lucas County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David E. Lewandowski | 100.0 | 11,943 | |
| Total votes: 11,943 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[2]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[2]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2012
Lewandowski was re-elected after running unopposed on November 6, 2012.[3]
Toledo Bar Association questionnaire results
Members of the Toledo Bar Association were asked to rate judicial candidates in one of three categories: Highly Recommended, Recommended or Not Recommended.
Below are Judge Lewandowski's ratings:
- Highly Recommended: 47.4 percent (118 votes)
- Recommended: 44.2 percent (110 votes)
- Not Recommended: 8.4 percent (21 votes)
See also
External links
Footnotes
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
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
