George McCarthy
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George P. McCarthy is a judge on the Athens County Court of Common Pleas in Athens County, Ohio. He was appointed to the court by Governor John Kasich to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of former judge Michael Ward. McCarthy assumed office on May 28, 2013, and ran in the retention election in November 2014 to serve out the remainder of Ward's unexpired term.[1] McCarthy was successful, and his term expired in 2023.
McCarthy ran for re-election in 2016.[2] The general election took place on November 8, 2016.
Biography
McCarthy received his undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire in 1987 and his J.D. from Ohio Northern University in 1990.[1]
Career
- 2002–2013: Attorney, Mollica, Gall, Sloan, Sillery & McCarthy Co., LPA
- 1993–2002: City attorney, City of Athens, Ohio
- 1991–1993: Assistant prosecutor, Meigs County Prosecutor's Office[1][3][4][5]
Awards and associations
- 2004–2007: Former President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer, Athens County Bar Association
- 2002–2014: Chairperson, Athens County Domestic Violence Task Force
- 2002–2013: Volunteer, Southeastern Ohio Poverty Law Clinic
- 1993–Present: Member, Athens County Domestic Violence Task Force
- Regional finalist, American Association of Trial Lawyers Moot Court Competition
- Cofounder, Prosecutors Section of the Ohio Municipal Attorneys Association
- Life fellow, Ohio State Bar Association[6]
Elections
2016
Ohio held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 16, 2015.
General election
Incumbent George McCarthy ran unopposed in the general election.
| Athens County Court of Common Pleas, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 George McCarthy Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 15,628 |
| Total Votes | 15,628 | |
| Source: Athens County, Ohio, "Unofficial Election Results: November 8, 2016," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent George McCarthy ran unopposed in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas Republican primary election.
| Athens County Court of Common Pleas, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| George McCarthy Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 4,341 |
| Total Votes | 4,341 | |
| Source: Athens County Board of Elections - Unofficial primary results | ||
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.[7]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[7]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[7]
- 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.
2014
See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2014
McCarthy ran for re-election to the Athens County Court of Common Pleas.
General: He faced Herman A. Carson in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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See also
External links
- Athens County Court of Common Pleas, Website
- CourtView - Public Access: Athens County, Ohio
- Facebook page
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John R. Kasich, Governor of the State of Ohio, "Kasich Announces Appointment to the Athens County Common Pleas Court," May 13, 2013
- ↑ The Post, "No contested elections for Athens County officials in 2016," January 19, 2016
- ↑ Martindale.com, Profile: George P. McCarthy.
- ↑ LinkedIn.com, Profile: George McCarthy.
- ↑ The Athens News, "Former prosecutor says he’s ready for judgeship," May 15, 2013
- ↑ "Information submitted on Judgepedia's biographical submission form on March 7, 2014"
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Athens County Board of Elections, "Candidates Primary Election May 6, 2014," accessed February 24, 2014
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
