Court of Appeals of Ohio Eleventh Appellate District

John has a bachelor's degree in political science and history from Union College and a law degree from Washington and Lee University. He lives with his wife, Meg, in Geauga County.

John previously worked as a private lawyer with the Cleveland law firm Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. 

John Eklund is a judge for the 11th District Court of Appeals. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and is serving his first term. From 2011 until 2021 (5 terms), John served as state senator for District 18.

John J. Eklund, 11th District Court of Appeals judge candidate, March 2024

Was elected Administrative Judge and Presiding Judge in 2023.

- Was elected Administrative Judge and Presiding Judge in 2023.

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Lists priorities as "[establishing, maintaining and enhancing] peoples’ confidence in our systems of government and justice; informing and educating the people about our judicial system; maintaining assiduous decency, integrity and responsibility during [his] term and in [his] life; safeguarding our Constitutions and laws and rendering fair, unbiased decisions."

Wants to "assure that liberty and justice are fairly and impartially rendered 'For All' in Ohio, thereby establishing, maintaining and enhancing the people's confidence in our system of government (particularly our judiciary)."

- Lists priorities as "[establishing, maintaining and enhancing] peoples’ confidence in our systems of government and justice; informing and educating the people about our judicial system; maintaining assiduous decency, integrity and responsibility during [his] term and in [his] life; safeguarding our Constitutions and laws and rendering fair, unbiased decisions."
- Wants to "assure that liberty and justice are fairly and impartially rendered 'For All' in Ohio, thereby establishing, maintaining and enhancing the people's confidence in our system of government (particularly our judiciary)."

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As a partner for 42 years at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, handled business litigation with a concentration in civil and criminal antitrust litigation and counseling.

- As a partner for 42 years at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP, handled business litigation with a concentration in civil and criminal antitrust litigation and counseling.

Legal Experience

As of August 22, 2024, John J. Eklund did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Currently serves on the board of Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity and Extended Housing (Lake County), and has served on the boards of Geauga County YMCA, the Chagrin River Land Conservancy, United Way Services of Geauga County (Chairman) and the Munson Township Zoning Commission (Chairman).

- Currently serves on the board of Lake-Geauga Habitat for Humanity and Extended Housing (Lake County), and has served on the boards of Geauga County YMCA, the Chagrin River Land Conservancy, United Way Services of Geauga County (Chairman) and the Munson Township Zoning Commission (Chairman).

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John J. Eklund

John Eklund currently serves as a judge for the 11th District Court of Appeals. He was appointed to this position in 2021 and is seeking reelection for his 2nd term. From 2011 until 2021, John served as State Senator for Ohio's 18th district.

While on the Court, was elected to Administrative Judge and Presiding Judge in 2023.

- While on the Court, was elected to Administrative Judge and Presiding Judge in 2023.

Said he is running to "assure that liberty and justice are fairly and impartially rendered 'For All' in Ohio, thereby establishing, maintaining and enhancing the people's confidence in our system of government (particularly our judiciary)."

- Lists priorities as "[establishing, maintaining and enhancing] peoples’ confidence in our systems of government and justice; informing and educating the people about our judicial system; maintaining assiduous decency, integrity and responsibility during [his] term and in [his] life; safeguarding our Constitutions and laws and rendering fair, unbiased decisions."
- Said he is running to "assure that liberty and justice are fairly and impartially rendered 'For All' in Ohio, thereby establishing, maintaining and enhancing the people's confidence in our system of government (particularly our judiciary)."

- 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. 