Paul earned a bachelor's degree in secondary education from the University of Toledo and a law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law.

Paul has worked for the Wood County Prosecutor’s Office since 1996.


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Paul A. Dobson was first elected prosecutor in 2008. 

As of August 22, 2024, Paul A. Dobson’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Paul A. Dobson

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 