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Daily Advocate, Hanseman seeking Court of Appeals seat

Court News Ohio, Two Judges Appointed in Montgomery County

Dayton Daily News, Epley, Hanseman vie for Court of Appeals judge seat serving much of Miami Valley

Robert earned a bachelor's degree in political science and journalism, and a law degree from the George Washington University Law School. He is married to his wife Leah, and together they have 3 children. He has served as a trustee for the Washington-Centerville Public Library.

Robert works as a partner for Sebaly Shillito + Dyer. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force and worked as a judge advocate general.

Robert Hanseman previously served as a judge on the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. He was appointed in 2022 and ran for election to a full term, but did not win.

Prioritized speeding up the process to get cases to trial.

- Prioritized speeding up the process to get cases to trial.

Judicial Administration

Said, "Judges must analyze complex fact patterns... many cases on appeal have merits on both sides; reaching the best outcome involves a mix of using one’s head and one’s heart and applying training and experience..."

- Said, "Judges must analyze complex fact patterns... many cases on appeal have merits on both sides; reaching the best outcome involves a mix of using one’s head and one’s heart and applying training and experience..."

Judicial Philosophy

As an attorney, specializes in business litigation, construction disputes, creditor rights, and government contracts.

- As an attorney, specializes in business litigation, construction disputes, creditor rights, and government contracts.

Legal Experience

As of August 7, 2024, Robert Hanseman did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

As a member of the Dayton Bar Association, worked to evaluate client complaints against attorneys.

- As a member of the Dayton Bar Association, worked to evaluate client complaints against attorneys.

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Robert Hanseman

Robert earned a bachelor's degree in political science and journalism and a law degree from the George Washington University Law School. He is married to his wife Leah, and together they have 3 children. He has served as a trustee for the Washington-Centerville Public Library.

- 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. 

Ohio Court of Appeals Judge, Division 2

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