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Lasheyl Stroud
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Democratic Party

Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division
Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

4

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 3, 2020

Education

Bachelor's

Kentucky State University, 2000

Law

The Ohio State University, 2003

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Birthplace
Columbus, Ohio
Religion
Christian
Profession
Magistrate judge
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Lasheyl Stroud (Democratic Party) is a judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division in Ohio. She assumed office on January 3, 2021. Her current term ends on January 2, 2027.

Stroud (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division in Ohio. Stroud won in the general election on November 3, 2020. She advanced from the Democratic primary on April 28, 2020.

Stroud completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Lasheyl Stroud was born in Columbus, Ohio. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Kentucky State University in 2000 and a J.D. from Ohio State University in 2003. Stroud’s career experience includes working as a magistrate judge in Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: Municipal elections in Franklin County, Ohio (2020)

General election

General election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division

Lasheyl Stroud defeated Stephanie Hanna in the general election for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lasheyl Stroud
Lasheyl Stroud (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
54.6
 
276,561
Image of Stephanie Hanna
Stephanie Hanna (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
45.4
 
229,821

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 506,382
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division

Lasheyl Stroud advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on April 28, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Lasheyl Stroud
Lasheyl Stroud Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
89,386

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 89,386
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division

Stephanie Hanna advanced from the Republican primary for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations and Juvenile Division on April 28, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Stephanie Hanna
Stephanie Hanna Candidate Connection
 
100.0
 
28,030

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2

Total votes: 28,030
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Campaign themes

2020

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Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Lasheyl Stroud completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stroud's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Lasheyl Stroud is the Lead Juvenile Magistrate in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. Magistrate Stroud has quickly emerged as a leader in the Court and serves on a pilot specialty docket to address human trafficking within our community, chairs court committees and represents the Court at national conferences to advance juvenile justice. Her committee assignments assist the Court in progressive policy and planning, strategy workgroups and ensuring that the Court is on the forefront in trends. She received her JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and BA degree in Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University. Magistrate Stroud also volunteers with various civic organizations within the community. She is an active member of New Covenant Believer's Church & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc,, volunteers at local schools mentoring youth, and is an adjunct professor at local community colleges.

Lasheyl is the daughter of a retired Columbus Firefighter, of 33 years. She is a proud breast cancer survivor, and a wife to a school administrator and a mother to two sons. Lasheyl has overcome tremendous obstacles without wavering in her commitment to public service.

  • Lasheyl Stroud is a credible, committed, and compassionate judicial candidate who undoubtedly will work to administer justice for all.
  • Lasheyl Stroud has extensive litigation experience handling jury trials, bench trials and appellate court cases with approximately half civil and the other half criminal.
  • Lasheyl Stroud has consistently served families in Franklin County in DRJ Court for over a decade. If elected, she will be able to assume the role and fulfill the duties without any delays in justice.
Throughout her twenty years in Franklin County, Ohio, legal community, her practice has been concentrated in the areas of Domestic Relations & Juvenile (DRJ) matters and litigation. She served as a legal intern in DRJ in law school. She has worked part time in the Diversion department as a Teen Court Hearing Officer while litigating full time during the day. Lashey started a law practice to represent children and parents in Domestic Relations & Juvenile matters as GAL and attorney.
I look up to many people as I am a firm believer that we can learn something from everyone. One example that I follow is a teenager who was one of my children on my abuse, neglect, dependency docket. Each hearing, she came to Court with a drawing pad and sat in the gallery drawing as she waited for her case. One day, I asked her about her drawings. She shared that she was going through chemotherapy treatment for brain cancer and she found peace in drawing so she did it as often as possible. She offered to draw a picture of my family, which is still in my office today. She is one person that I follow as a reminder to find peace in any storm, always share your gift with others, and be productive while you wait.
The films Just Mercy and Gandhi.
Honesty, Transparency and Community Commitment
I am Honest, Determined, Dedicated, Fair and Diligent are five qualities that I possess that would make me a successful officeholder.
The core responsibilities are to resolve the cases in an efficient manner, docket management and work with the other judges to develop progressive policies.
The legacy that I want to leave is that I am a woman who balanced all of the roles in my life in excellence guided by my moral compass who paved the way for many who were inspired to follow the trails that I blazed to advocate for justice for all.
The first historical event that I remember was the Challenger explosion. I was 7 years old and in the second grade when we watched the launch and subsequent explosion seconds later.
My first job was working at my mother's hair salon. It was truly a family business where my mother, grandmother and aunt worked. I had this job throughout high school and during college breaks. It taught me the importance of hard work, sacrifice and business acumen. The experience was invaluable as I was able to spend time with my family, interact with customers who became extended family and learn key business principles.
The Audacity of Hope. It was inspirational and informative. It is also a reminder of the speech that changed the trajectory of President Obama's political career.
If I could be a fictional character it would be Claire Huxtable. She was the first lawyer that I saw on television who looked like me. I admired her work life balance. She was a great lawyer, wife and mother.
They That Wait on the Lord by Fred Hammond
Battling cancer was a struggle in my life. I was diagnosed with breast cancer when I was pregnant with our second son. I began the battle a week before he was born in surgery followed by 14 months of chemotherapy treatments as well as radiation without missing a day of work.
Judges have the ability to create specialty courts and dedicated dockets to target pressing issues under the jurisdiction of their Court.
My judicial philosophy is that all people should be treated in a manner that is fair and just without bias. Justice should provide an opportunity for all to be heard in a respectful and timely manner. I also believe in sharing information with the public about the justice system as a preventative tool and that restorative justice can be accomplished by working hand in hand with the community to provide opportunities for collaboration.
My judicial role models are Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Judge Yvette McGee Brown and Justice Thurgood Marshall. They each made history in their roles, which is a testament to overcoming great obstacles as well the challenges that one faces in such a position. I adopt parts of their judicial philosophy as my own and use their stories to fuel my passion. I read Justice Sotomayor's children's book to children to share the odds that she overcame and the parallels in our personal journeys. Judge Yvette McGee Brown is the only one of the four that I know personally. To this day, I recall her visiting my high school and how she inspired me. Years later, I worked as her Legal Intern when she was a Judge in Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court. She is still my mentor and a great resource.
Yes, it is important that a judge have the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. As a judicial officer, I have shifted from asking those who come before me about what they did and instead ask what happened to them to ascertain how they are before me. I also adopted the my child philosophy and treat every child that comes before me as if he or she is my own child.
No
I am qualified to serve for the judicial position for which I am seeking election based on my experience, compassion, passion for families and overall commitment to the mission of DRJ Court. My body of work demonstrates that I have the ability and qualifications to effectively fulfill the requirements of the office and serve in excellence. I am active in court committees and consistently go beyond the call of duty to serve as the Lead Magistrate. I am knowledgeable about the mission of DRJ Court and have consistently served families in Franklin County in DRJ Court for over a decade. If elected, I am able to assume the role and fulfill the duties without any delays in justice.
Yes, it is beneficial for a Judge to have previous experience in government as well as practicing in the specific court.
One of the primary concerns with our state's legal system is the school to prison pipeline.
The greatest opportunity is to work together with system partners to end the school to prison pipeline,
My current focus to be elected in Domestic Relations and Juvenile Court. I would consider future opportunities to advance to higher courts after gaining experience as a trial court Judge.
I believe it is helpful when judicial officers are rated by attorneys who practice before them. I also believe that the process should be fair and free of prejudice or bias.

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