Trellis, Judge Kim Brown Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Kim earned her bachelor's degree in political science and pre-law from Otterbein University and her law degree from Capital University Law School. She lives with her husband, Johnny, in downtown Columbus.

Kim previously worked as a partner at Bricker & Eckler, LLP. She served in the United States Naval Reserve. 

Kim Brown currently serves as a judge of the Franklin County Common Pleas Court, General Division. She was first elected in 2012 and is serving her 3rd term.

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As county common please judge, presided over more than 70 jury trials, dozens of bench trials and hearings, and thousands of cases.

Practiced as an attorney at Bricker & Eckler, LLP for 18 years, specializing in construction litigation, eminent domain, annexation, and medical malpractice.

As partner at Bricker & Eckler, LLP, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored associates, and guided firm growth.

- As county common please judge, presided over more than 70 jury trials, dozens of bench trials and hearings, and thousands of cases.
- Practiced as an attorney at Bricker & Eckler, LLP for 18 years, specializing in construction litigation, eminent domain, annexation, and medical malpractice.
- As partner at Bricker & Eckler, LLP, oversaw finances and budgeting, shaped and enforced firm culture, helped attract new clients, managed and mentored associates, and guided firm growth.

Legal Experience

As of June 9, 2025, Kim Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

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Believes "every party is entitled to efficient, fair and impartial relief from the Court [and] treated with dignity and respect."

- Believes "every party is entitled to efficient, fair and impartial relief from the Court [and] treated with dignity and respect."

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Ethics & Conduct

Serves as a Board Member of LifeCare Alliance.

Served as vice chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Judicial Administration & Legal Reform Committee.

- Member of the American Legion.
- Serves as a Board Member of LifeCare Alliance.
- Served as vice chair of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Judicial Administration & Legal Reform Committee.

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Kim Brown

- The Court of Common Pleas handles criminal felony cases and civil cases where more than $5,000 is at stake.
- The courts are divided into four divisions: general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile. Each specializes in different types of cases, such as civil and criminal trials, divorces and child custody matters, inheritances and adoptions, and juvenile offenses.
- Ohio has a court of common pleas in each of its 88 counties.
- Common pleas judges are elected to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
- Common pleas judges earn $163,792 annually.