Danielle Menning at a glance
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- Municipal Court Judge
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Danielle Menning
Municipal Court Judge · Columbiana Co. Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- The newly elected and sworn‐in Municipal Court Judge for Columbiana County, Ohio, serving a six‐year term starting January 1, 2025, and running through December 31, 2031
- Menning won the 2025 Republican primary and the general election for the Municipal Court judgeship, unseating the previously appointed Judge Kelly Linger
- She took the oath of office on December 30, 2025, in the same courtroom where she had previously held the role of prosecutor, with Seventh District Court of Appeals Judge Katelyn Dickey administering the oath
- As Municipal Court Judge, Menning will preside over cases in the county’s municipal court, applying the law to resolve disputes and uphold public safety
- Her legal career includes work in civil litigation, founding a successful wedding photography business, and serving as an Assistant Columbiana County Prosecutor for five years
Education
- University of Akron School of Law in, graduating with honors — J.D. (2009)
Additional information
- She obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English from Kent State University in 2006
- Menning is a lifelong resident of Columbiana County, graduating from Crestview High School in 2002.
- handling serious criminal cases involving adults and juveniles
- She identifies as pro‐life and pro‐gun, supports Ohio crisis pregnancy centers, and is a member of the Federalist Society and the Farm Bureau
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance tells courts to include instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses when remote-hearing information is sent to participants.
Instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance recommends advance ground rules for documents, exhibits, screen sharing, and pre-marking exhibits for remote hearings.
Documents: Share any documents/exhibits that will be reviewed in advance. Use the share screen function while documents are being discussed during the hearing. Request that the documents are pre-marked for exhibit purposes.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance states that litigants, attorneys, and the public should be instructed not to record the hearing.
The court should instruct the litigants, attorneys, and the public to not record the hearing.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Sources
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Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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