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# Beverly P. Proctor-Donald

Stark Co. Family Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Stark Co. Family Court
- State: Ohio
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

Beverly P. Proctor-Donald — Stark Co. Family Court

## Sources

- [2026 Directory Updates](https://www.ohiojudges.org/directory/2026-directory-updates/)

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## Biography

### 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



## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-546d0bc7adac05251cca34b5) — Only the source-described proceeding, permission process and exceptions. Remote-hearing instructions apply only when remote participation has been authorized. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/virtual-court/). Collected 2026-07-26.