MCDRC - Judge Schafer

Judicial Votes Count: Julie A. Schafer

Julie is originally from Falling Oaks. She attended Medina High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from Hiram College, her master's degree in business administration from the University of Akron, and her law degree from the University of Akron. She currently lives in Wadsworth with her 3 children.

Julie previously worked as an attorney and partner at Schafer & Carr, CO., LPA. She also served as a court appointed special advocate and guardian ad litem. Additionally, Julie has served as an arbitrator for the Better Business Association.

Julie Schafer currently serves as a Medina County common pleas judge within the Domestic Relations Division. She was appointed in 2022 and is running for her first official term. Julie previously served as an appeals court judge and served 1 term from 2014 to 2020, as well as a municipal court judge in Akron for 1 year after being elected in 2013.

Supports providing guidance and counsel to litigants to inform them how a case will proceed and to ensure timely compliance.

- Supports providing guidance and counsel to litigants to inform them how a case will proceed and to ensure timely compliance.

Judicial Administration

As of August 7, 2024, Julie A. Schafer did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Philosophy

Has been a foster parent for 15 years, caring for over 30 children.

Served on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for the Ohio School Boards Association.

- Has been a foster parent for 15 years, caring for over 30 children.
- Served on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for the Ohio School Boards Association.

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Julie A. Schafer

- The county court hears lawsuits (civil cases, not criminal cases) for claims up to $15,000.
- The county court can also deal with misdemeanors (crimes with jail terms up to one year and fines up to $1,000) and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
- The county court covers areas in the county where no municipal court has jurisdiction.
- The candidate must have been admitted to practice law in Ohio for at least one year before the term begins and have at least six years of experience working as a lawyer in Ohio.
- County court judges are elected to 6-year terms in nonpartisan elections. 

Oversees misdemeanor cases and lawsuits for amounts up to $15,000

Medina County Court Judge

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