Candidates
Candidate Profiles
Judge Gina Russo
Candidate for:
Franklin County Municipal Court
Undergraduate Education:
Bowling Green State University, B.S., 1999. Summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa.
Legal Education:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2002. Order of the Barristers.
Legal Experience:
- March 2021-Present: Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court
- March 2019-December 2020: Judge, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas-General Division
- October 2012-March 2019: Assistant Franklin County Prosecutor
- September 2002-October 2012: Civil Litigation Associate, Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP
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.")
As the incumbent, I have a proven track record of performing well in this position and I am eager to continue. With the rare and unique background of experience in both civil and criminal law, I am well-equipped to manage a combined docket of civil and criminal cases. I am fair, impartial, empathetic and compassionate. I treat all who come before me with dignity and respect. Each case is important, and I give each one the time, attention and detail it deserves. I work diligently to render sound, well-reasoned and timely decisions. I believe judicial power should only be exercised to help people improve their lives while keeping our community safe.
Columbus Bar Association
2021 Judiciary Committee Finding:
5 stars (what does this mean?)
Columbus Bar Association Judicial Poll Results:
2021 Judicial Preference Poll
Running Against:
Rena Shak