Beverly P. Proctor-Donald

Professional career

• Legal practice: Partner at Proctor‐Donald & Olesky from 2001 until 2005, then opened her own private practice, where she practiced for 22 years

Education

Additional information

• To retain the seat, she must run for election in November 2028
• Appointed by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine on August 5, 2026, to complete the remainder of Judge Hall’s term, which runs until November 2028.
• Mike DeWine in October 2026 to replace retiring Judge Rosemarie A. Hall
• Judge Beverly P. Proctor‐Donald is the current judge of the Stark County Family Court in Ohio, appointed by Gov.
• The Stark County Family Court has three judges, including Proctor‐Donald
• She has also expressed interest in inspiring young people to pursue legal careers
• Proctor‐Donald serves as a judge in the Stark County Family Court, which handles juvenile delinquency, domestic relations, and related cases.
• Family court service: held the role of a magistrate in the Stark County Family Court’s juvenile and domestic relations divisions for three years before her judicial appointment