Jeffrey M. Welbaum
Jeffrey M. Welbaum (Republican Party) was a judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. He assumed office in 2013. He left office on February 8, 2025.
Welbaum (Republican Party) ran for re-election for judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Education
Welbaum received his undergraduate degree from Defiance College and his J.D. from the Ohio Northern Pettit College of Law.[1]
Career
- 2013-2025: Judge, Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
- 2011-2013: Chief, Criminal Justice Section, Ohio Attorney General's Office
- 1995-2010: Judge, Miami County Court of Common Pleas
- 1985-1994: Prosecuting attorney, Miami County
- 1990-1993: Special assistant U.S. attorney, U.S. Department of Justice
- 1981-1989: Attorney, Miller, Schlemmer and Luring, Co. L.P.A.
- 1982-1984: Assistant public defender, Miami County
- 1978-1982: Assistant prosecuting attorney[1]
Elections
2024
Jeffrey M. Welbaum did not file to run for re-election.
2018
General election
General election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Jeffrey M. Welbaum won election in the general election for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Jeffrey M. Welbaum (R) | 100.0 | 259,674 |
| Total votes: 259,674 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
Incumbent Jeffrey M. Welbaum advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio Second District Court of Appeals on May 8, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeffrey M. Welbaum | 100.0 | 66,340 |
| Total votes: 66,340 | |||
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Selection method
The judges of the Ohio District Courts of Appeals are selected through partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[2] Courts of appeals candidates are chosen in their respective appellate districts.[2] In the event of a midterm vacancy, the governor appoints a replacement. The appointee serves until the next general election taking place 40 or more days after the vacancy occurred. If re-elected, the judge serves the remainder of his or her predecessor's unexpired term.[2] In 2007, Governor Ted Strickland issued an executive order creating a judicial appointment recommendation panel to assist in making new appointments. The panel evaluates applicants and advises the governor, but the governor is not bound to the panel's recommendations.[2]
Qualifications
To serve on the court, a judge must be:
- a district resident;
- at least six years in the practice of law; and
- under the age of 70.[2]
Selection of the chief judge
The chief judge of the Ohio District Courts of Appeal is chosen by peer vote and serves for one year.[2]
2012
Welbaum was elected to the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals. He ran unopposed in the Republican primary, since opponent Austin P. Wildman withdrew before the election on March 6. Wellbaum defeated Carley Ingram in the general election on November 6, winning 53.94 percent of the vote.[3][4]
- See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2012
Dayton Bar Association judicial candidate ratings
| Excellent | Above Average | Average | Below Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Ability | 39% | 38% | 19% | 4% |
| Integrity/Impartiality | 47% | 32% | 16% | 5% |
| Communication Skills | 34% | 40% | 20% | 6% |
| Administrative Capacity | 42% | 34% | 21% | 3% |
| Professionalism | 42% | 29% | 20% | 9% |
Miami County Bar Association candidate ratings
The Miami County Bar Association asked its members to rate the candidates competing for the Second District Court of Appeals in 2012. Members rated candidates as Well Qualified, Qualified, Unqualified or Not Rated. Sixty-six ballots were filled out and returned.
- Well Qualified: 59
- Qualified: 3
- Unqualified: 0
- Not Rated: 3
Furthermore, 54 members expressed a preference for Welbaum.[6]
See also
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ohio Second District Court of Appeals, "Jeffrey M. Welbaum," accessed April 26, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official Election Results, 11/6/2012: Judge of Court of Appeals," accessed April 26, 2015
- ↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican Court of Appeals: March 6, 2012," accessed April 26, 2015
- ↑ Dayton Bar Association, "2012 Judicial Candidate Evaluation Poll Results,"
- ↑ Miami County Bar Association, "Bar Poll Results" (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Ohio Second District Court of Appeals 2013-2025 |
Succeeded by Robert Hanseman (R) |
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
