Steven Dankof
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Steven Dankof is a judge on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in Dayton, Ohio. He was appointed by Governor Ted Strickland to a term commencing January 7, 2011.[1] Dankof was re-elected to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in 2014, winning a new term that expires on January 1, 2021.[2]
Elections
2014
See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2014
Dankof ran for re-election to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
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2012
Dankof was elected to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas after running unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5]
Dayton Bar Association judicial candidate ratings
| Excellent | Above Average | Average | Below Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Ability | 50% | 37% | 10% | 3% |
| Integrity/Impartiality | 50% | 28% | 13% | 9% |
| Communication Skills | 55% | 30% | 12% | 3% |
| Administrative Capacity | 53% | 32% | 10% | 5% |
| Professionalism | 47% | 28% | 18% | 7% |
Appointment confusion
On December 30, 2010, former Governor Ted Strickland announced Dankof was chosen as a successor for the retiring A.J. Wagner. Wagner admitted that he wanted to retire under a Democratic governor, in order for his staff to keep their jobs. When he learned that Dankof had the intention of replacing a staff member, Wagner rescinded his resignation, the same day that Dankof's appointment was announced.[7]
Dankof was sworn in on January 3, 2011 and a spokesperson for (the now-former) Governor Strickland said, "...it is the governor's position that Wagner had given up his seat."[8]
Education
Dankof received his undergraduate degree from Ohio University in 1973 and his J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 1976.[9]
Career
- 2011-2021: Judge, Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas
- 1989-2010: Attorney in private practice
- 1992-2009: Instructor, Antioch University/McGregor School MBA Program
- 1976-1989: Attorney, Smith & Schnacke[9]
Awards and associations
- Member, Certified Grievance Committee, Dayton Bar Association
- Former member, Montgomery County Public Defender Commission
- Member, Carl D. Kessler Inn of Court
- Member, Dayton Lawyers Club[9]
See also
- Montgomery County, Ohio
- Ohio Courts of Common Pleas
- News: Judge Wagner makes last-minute decision to remain on court, December 31, 2010
External links
- Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
- Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, "Judge Steven Dankof Biography"
- The Ohio Judicial System, "Governor Announces Appointments to 11 Judicial Vacancies," December 30, 2010
Footnotes
- ↑ The Ohio Judicial System, "Governor Announces Appointments to 11 Judicial Vacancies," December 30, 2010
- ↑ Judicial selection in Ohio
- ↑ Montgomery County Board of Elections, "May 6, 2014 Primary Election Candidates and Issues," accessed March 6, 2014
- ↑ Montgomery County Board of Elections, "Unofficial 2012 General Election Results"
- ↑ Montgomery County Board of Elections, "2012 General Election Candidates"
- ↑ Dayton Bar Association, "2012 Judicial Candidate Evaluation Poll Results"
- ↑ Dayton Daily News, "Judge’s decision not the only unusual retirement move," December 31, 2010
- ↑ Dayton Daily News, "Commons Pleas Court: Governor swears in Dankof, despite A.J. Wagner's decision to rescind retirement," January 3, 2010
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, "Judge Steven Dankof Biography"
