Trellis Law, Judge Robert Goering

Robert is from Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Mariemont High School. He earned his bachelor's degree from Denison University, followed by his law degree from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. He and his wife, Shelley, have three children. 

Robert is a small business owner and an adjunct professor of bankruptcy at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. He was previously a partner at Goering & Goering, LLC. 

Robert A. Goering currently serves as a judge for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Robert also served 8 terms as the Hamilton County Treasurer between 1991 to 2021. 

As of August 26, 2024, Robert A. Goering’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

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As a Common Pleas Judge, presided over criminal and civil cases, including pleas, bench and jury trials for serious crimes such as murder, felonious assault, and robbery.

As a partner at Goering & Goering, LLC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

- As a Common Pleas Judge, presided over criminal and civil cases, including pleas, bench and jury trials for serious crimes such as murder, felonious assault, and robbery.
- As a partner at Goering & Goering, LLC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

Serves on the Board of Directors of the Phi Beta Kappa Stepping Stones Center. He is also a board member of the Boy Scouts of America.

Former board president of Kids Helping Kids, and former president of Knox Nursery School.

Served as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission, and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank.

- Serves on the Board of Directors of the Phi Beta Kappa Stepping Stones Center. He is also a board member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Former board president of Kids Helping Kids, and former president of Knox Nursery School.
- Served as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission, and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank.

Community Involvement

Robert A. Goering

Robert earned his bachelor's degree from Denison University, followed by his law degree from Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. He and his wife, Shelley, have three children.

Robert is a small business owner and an adjunct professor of bankruptcy at Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law. He was also a partner at Goering & Goering, LLC. 

Robert A. Goering currently serves as a judge for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas. He was elected in 2021 and is serving his first term. Rober also served as Hamilton County Treasurer between 1991 to 2021. He served as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission, and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank.

Believes trial judge experience is important for a Court of Appeals judge.

Believes they are "uniquely qualified" to serve as a Judge on the First District Court of Appeals.

Serves as a Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge since February 2021.

Has experience prosecuting cases in U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, Courts of Appeal, and Courts of Common Pleas.

As a lawyer, served as counsel for individuals and businesses facing severe financial problems.

- As a lawyer, served as counsel for individuals and businesses facing severe financial problems.
- As a Common Pleas Judge, presided over criminal and civil cases, including pleas, bench and jury trials for serious crimes such as murder, felonious assault, and robbery.
- As a partner at Goering & Goering, LLC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

Served as treasurer of the Dan Beard Council (Boy Scouts of America).

Has helped train future lawyers by teaching as an adjunct professor at Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law.

- Serves on the Board of Directors of the Phi Beta Kappa Stepping Stones Center. He is also a board member of the Boy Scouts of America.
- Former board president of Kids Helping Kids, and former president of Knox Nursery School.

As of September 4, 2024, Robert A. Goering’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Robert A. Goering has served as a Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge since February 2021. He previously served as Hamilton County Treasurer for 29 years and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Northern Kentucky University – Chase College of Law. He has also held positions such as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission, and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank.

Robert A. Goering has served as a Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Judge since February 2021 and was the Hamilton County Treasurer for 29 years. He has also served as President of the Hamilton County Investment Advisory Committee, President of the County Board of Revision, President of the County Budget Commission, and President of the Hamilton County Land Bank.

- Each Ohio district has 4 to 12 Court of Appeals judges, depending on case volume.
- Any three judges from a district form a court to review appeals from lower courts, checking for legal errors. The 10th district (Franklin County) also reviews cases from the Ohio Court of Claims, which handles civil suits against the state.
- This court is the only appellate court before the Ohio Supreme Court and can issue orders like writs of habeas corpus, which forces a jail to justify holding someone, or writs of mandamus, which directs a government official to perform a mandatory duty.
- Judges serve a 6-year term, are elected in partisan elections, and earn a salary of $178,100.
- To qualify, judges must have been practicing law in Ohio for at least one year and have six years of experience as a lawyer or judge in any U.S. court. 