Brett A. Gilbert

Professional career

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1992
• Undergraduate degree from Wilmington College in 1989

Additional information

• He was re-elected in 2014, running unopposed in the general election, for a term that expired on February 9, 2021
• First elected to the Champaign County Court of Common Pleas in November 2008 for a six-year term, which ran until February 9, 2015
• Judge, Champaign Co. Family Court
• His legal career includes extensive experience in Ohio courts, and he has been involved in both probate and juvenile law throughout his tenure
• The Domestic Relations Division, while not directly under Judge Gilbert’s primary assignment, deals with divorces, custody, child support, and domestic violence civil protection orders Judge Gilbert’s work ensures that families and individuals in Champaign County receive consistent judicial attention, with a focus on long-term case management and continuity in family-related legal matters
• Judge Brett A. Gilbert is a member of the Champaign County Court of Common Pleas, specifically serving in the Probate and Juvenile Division, which handles cases involving estates, wills, trusts, adoptions, adult guardianships, and juvenile matters such as custody, child support, delinquency, and traffic offenses for minors (Champaign County Family Court)