Thomas Beridon

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Thomas Beridon

Democratic Party

Prior offices

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

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Elections and appointments

Last election

November 8, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Ohio University, 1995

Law

University of Cincinnati College of Law, 1999

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Birthplace

Cincinnati, Ohio

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Lawyer

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Thomas Beridon (Democratic Party) was a judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. He assumed office in 2019. He left office on February 10, 2021.

Beridon (Nonpartisan, Democratic Party) ran for election for judge of the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. Beridon lost in the general election on November 8, 2022. He advanced from the Democratic primary on May 3, 2022.

Beridon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Thomas Beridon was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. Beridon earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio University in 1994 and a J.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 1999. His career experience includes working as a lawyer. Beridon has been affiliated with the following organizations:

• Talbert House, board of trustees
• Nativity Parish, council president
• Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio
• Volunteers Lawyer Project
• Cincinnati Works Legal Advisory Board, chair
• Hamilton County Criminal Justice Commission Policy and Structure Committee
• Madisonville Redevelopment Corporation, member

Elections

2022

See also: Municipal elections in Hamilton County, Ohio (2022)

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Patrick Dinkelacker defeated Thomas Beridon in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Patrick Dinkelacker (Nonpartisan)	51.8	141,136
		Thomas Beridon (Nonpartisan)	48.2	131,321

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 272,457
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Thomas Beridon advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beridon	100.0	30,614

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,614
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Patrick Dinkelacker advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Patrick Dinkelacker	100.0	39,614

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 39,614
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Endorsements

To view Beridon's endorsements in the 2022 election, please click here.

2020

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

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Robert Goering defeated incumbent Thomas Beridon in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Goering (Nonpartisan)	51.4	189,896
		Thomas Beridon (Nonpartisan)	48.6	179,567

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 369,463
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Thomas Beridon advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beridon	100.0	53,438

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 53,438
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Robert Goering advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on April 28, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Robert Goering	100.0	34,972

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,972
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Endorsements

To view Beridon's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.

2018

General election

General election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Thomas Beridon defeated incumbent Curt C. Hartman in the general election for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beridon (D)	50.4	140,836
		Curt C. Hartman (R)	49.6	138,700

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 279,536 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Thomas Beridon advanced from the Democratic primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Thomas Beridon	100.0	29,381

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 29,381
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division

Incumbent Curt C. Hartman advanced from the Republican primary for Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Curt C. Hartman	100.0	27,616

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 27,616
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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.

The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.

Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:

• 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.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Thomas Beridon completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Beridon's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1999 and joined the Hamilton County Public Defender's juvenile division, where I gained immediate trial experience. I than practiced in the City of Cincinnati Prosecutor's office. After four years of prosecuting criminal cases, I was promoted to the City Solicitor's office where I represented the City in civil matters in State and Federal court, and as a Neighborhood Prosecutor for Cincinnati Police District 4. Finally, I served as the Chief Hearing Officer in the Office of Administrative Hearings immediately prior to my election to the Court of Common Pleas. I am currently a Chief Magistrate for the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. My experience in defense, prosecution, and civil litigation has prepared me to preside, efficiently and fairly, over the myriad of cases that I would hear daily in Common Pleas Court.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fairness and respect in the Courtroom.
• Use court wide data analytics to tracks bonds and sentencings.
• Expand our Jury pool beyond the current registered voter limits

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Throughout my legal career I have fought to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice. I protected our youth as a public defender, fought for justice for victims as a prosecutor, and provided free legal counsel to those who could not afford it. If I am elected as your Common Pleas Judge, I will continue to ensure that justice is delivered properly and fairly on the merits of each case that comes before me.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

My entire legal career has been dedicated to the proposition that everyone deserves equal access to justice. The breadth of my legal experience makes me uniquely and unquestionably qualified to serve as a judge in the Court of Common Pleas.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job before college was Citizen Action, canvassing neighborhoods to raise awareness and support for environmental regulation reform. I've been fortunate to have adults in my life who have set an example of service and working with Citizen Action, even if it was just for the summer, was a way for me to give back as well.

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2020

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

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I graduated from the University of Cincinnati Law School in 1999 and joined the Hamilton County Public Defender's juvenile division, where I gained immediate trial experience. I than practiced in the City of Cincinnati Prosecutor's office. After four years of prosecuting criminal cases, I was promoted to the City Solicitor's office where I represented the City in civil matters in State and Federal court, and as a Neighborhood Prosecutor for Cincinnati Police District 4. Finally, I served as the Chief Hearing Officer in the Office of Administrative Hearings immediately prior to my election to the Court of Common Pleas.

My experience in defense, prosecution, and civil litigation has prepared me to preside, efficiently and fairly, over the myriad of cases that I hear daily in Common Pleas Court.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Fairness and respect in the Courtroom.
• Using court wide data analytics to tracks bonds and sentencings.
• Expanding the jury pool beyond just registered voter rolls.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Throughout my legal career I have fought to ensure that everyone has equal access to justice. I protected our youth as a public defender, fought for justice for victims as a prosecutor, and provided free legal counsel to those who could not afford it. If re-elected as your Common Pleas Judge, I will continue to ensure that justice is delivered properly and fairly on the merits of each case that comes before me.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be open and fair with those who have dealings before your court.

What legacy would you like to leave?

As a Judge I would like to leave a legacy of fairness and openness.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job out of law school was as a juvenile public defender, I worked there for 4 years.

How would you describe your legal philosophy?

That everyone appearing before me should be treated with dignity and respect, and that the Court has a responsibility to be prompt and responsible in dealing with legal matters.

Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?

It is important for a judge to have empathy in dealing with legal matters in their courtroom . It is not a sign of weakness or disrespect for the law when a judge takes into consideration the feelings and experiences of those appearing before them . While a legal decision should not be influenced by emotions, a judge's daily interactions should be.

Have you ever been rated by a Bar Association? If so, what was the rating?

Our local Bar Association surveys attorneys for their views on judges and judicial candidates. A majority of the attorneys who responded to the survey ranked me as excellent.

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