Candidates
Candidate Profiles
Judge James Patrick O'Grady
Candidate for:
Franklin County Municipal Court
Undergraduate Education:
Ohio Dominican University, Bachelor of Arts 1999
Legal Education:
Capital University Law School 2004
Legal Experience:
- 2011-Present: Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court
- 2011: Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Criminal Division
- 2008-2011: Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Grand Jury Unit
- 2007-2008: Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Division
- 2005-2006: Franklin County Municipal Court, Magistrate, Small Claims Division
- 1995-2007: Franklin County Municipal Court, Bailiff, The Honorable Scott D. VanDerKarr
- 1992-1995: Franklin County Municipal Court, Bailiff, The Honorable Richard H. Ferrell
Candidate Statement:
(In response to the question, "Please explain why you believe you are qualified for the judicial position for which you are seeking election.")
I have worked in the Franklin County Municipal Court for the past 29 years, the last nine years as a Judge. In my current role, I preside over criminal, traffic, and civil cases. I'm involved on various committees, including probation, technology, security, and personnel. I spend a large amount of my time ensuring various aspects of the criminal justice system are running effectively and efficiently. As a Judge I focus largely on ensuring people are connected to services, in addition to addressing the case that brought him or her to court. I have helped create the CAP IT program, the first in the world for defendants in the LGBTQQIA community and the medication assisted treatment program which provides counseling and Vivitrol to parties with addiction issues.
Columbus Bar Association
2021 Judiciary Committee Finding:
2 stars (what does this mean?)
Columbus Bar Association Judicial Poll Results:
2021 Judicial Preference Poll
2021 Judicial Performance Poll
Running Against:
Joshua Brown