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Sharon L. Kennedy was elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio in November 2022. She is the eleventh Chief Justice and the second woman to serve in the role. Chief Justice Kennedy first joined the court as a justice in 2012, having been elected to fill an unexpired term.
Sharon Lee Kennedy [1] (born March 15, 1962) [2] is an American jurist who has served as chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court since 2023. She was first elected to the court as an associate justice in 2012 after serving as a judge of the Butler County Court of Common Pleas from 1999 to 2012.
Nov 8, 2022 · Sharon L. Kennedy ( Republican Party) is the Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029. Kennedy ( Republican Party) ran for re-election for Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
State of Ohio Supreme Court Justices. Seated from left: Justice Patrick F. Fischer, Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy, and Justice R. Patrick Dewine. Standing from left: Justice Jennifer Brunner, Justice Michael P. Donnelly, Justice Melody J. Stewart, and Justice Joseph T. Deters.
With your commitment to service, you are changing lives. As of today, there are 214 judges who are directly changing lives of people who stand before you by operating a certified specialized docket. You represent 36% of the 596 judges across the state who are eligible to run a specialized docket.
Nov 11, 2022 · Justice Sharon L. Kennedy was elected Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio Tuesday, for a term beginning on January 1, 2023. Justice Kennedy first joined the court in 2012 having been elected to fill an unexpired term.
Nov 9, 2022 · Republican Sharon Kennedy has won her bid to be the next chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court after defeating Democrat Jennifer Brunner in a race that can be pivotal for future court decisions.
Jan 3, 2023 · Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy chose a career in the justice system because of her desire to protect and serve people. On Jan. 1, 2023, she became the leading judicial figure in the state, beginning her term as the 11th chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Jan 10, 2023 · At the age of 10, Sharon Kennedy knew she wanted to be a “policeman.” She did not waiver until she was behind the wheel of Hamilton Police cruiser. That same grit and determination drove Kennedy...
Sep 25, 2023 · Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy delivered the annual State of the Judiciary address to the Ohio Judicial Conference. She spoke to over 400 judges and court leaders about the changes facing the judiciary and how they can work together to impact their communities.
