Michael Hess

Mike Hess

Local attorney announces campaign for appellate court judge

Michael currently lives in Commercial Point, and has a law degree from Capital University School of Law. 

Michael has worked as the chief assistant Pickaway County prosecutor and solicitor for several villages. 


Michael Hess is an appeals court judge. He was elected in 2018 and is currently serving his first term.


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

Judicial Administration

Advocates that cases should be heard fairly and without bias, saying, "Individuals need to come to the court and realize they’ll be heard, treated fairly...I  want to be a judge that gives individuals the opportunity to be heard and their case has been decided by someone that’s impartial.”

- Advocates that cases should be heard fairly and without bias, saying, "Individuals need to come to the court and realize they’ll be heard, treated fairly...I  want to be a judge that gives individuals the opportunity to be heard and their case has been decided by someone that’s impartial.”

Judicial Philosophy

As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, correcst procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders compelling and prohibiting certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As an assistant county attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a county solicitor, determined which constitutional questions the county sought review of and represented the county in legal arguments before the Ohio State Supreme Court.

- As a state court of appeals judge, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, correcst procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders compelling and prohibiting certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As an assistant county attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a county solicitor, determined which constitutional questions the county sought review of and represented the county in legal arguments before the Ohio State Supreme Court.

Legal Experience

Ethics & Conduct

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Michael currently lives in Commercial Point, Ohio and  has a law degree from Capital University School of Law. 

Michael has had a diverse legal career, including roles as Chief Assistant Pickaway County Prosecutor and Solicitor for several villages. 


Michael Hess is currently serving as a judge on the Ohio Fourth District Court of Appeals. He was elected to the position in 2018 and is currently serving his first term.. 


Advocates that cases should be heard fairly and without bias. Candidate says, "Individuals need to come to the court and realize they’ll be heard, treated fairly...I  want to be a judge that gives individuals the opportunity to be heard and their case has been decided by someone that’s impartial.”

- Advocates that cases should be heard fairly and without bias. Candidate says, "Individuals need to come to the court and realize they’ll be heard, treated fairly...I  want to be a judge that gives individuals the opportunity to be heard and their case has been decided by someone that’s impartial.”

As a state court of appeals judge, Michael ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials

As an assistant county attorney, Michael prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a county solicitor, Michael determined which constitutional questions the county sought review of and represented the county in legal arguments before the Ohio State Supreme Court.

- As a state court of appeals judge, Michael ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials
- As an assistant county attorney, Michael prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a county solicitor, Michael determined which constitutional questions the county sought review of and represented the county in legal arguments before the Ohio State Supreme Court.
- Capital University School of Law, 2001.

- 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. 