Ross County Common Pleas: Judge Matthew S. Schmidt

Has experience with both private and public practice.

- Has experience with both private and public practice.

Legal Experience

As of August 7, 2024, Matthew S. Schmidt did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Served on the board of the Chillicothe Education Foundation, Adena Health Foundation, and Chillicothe-Ross County Community Improvement Corporation.

- Served on the board of the Chillicothe Education Foundation, Adena Health Foundation, and Chillicothe-Ross County Community Improvement Corporation.

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Matthew S. Schmidt

- 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.