Donte Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- Municipal Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Ohio · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Donte Johnson
Municipal Court Judge · Hamilton Co. Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
Education
Additional information
- On the bench, Judge Johnson emphasizes safety, fairness, and compassion in his decision-making
- held the role of a Public Defender and Housing Attorney, advocating for individuals and families in need
- Before taking the bench, Johnson worked as a sole practitioner focusing on criminal defense, plaintiff’s litigation, and probate law.
- Highly active in the community, serving as a motivational speaker and mentor to students and young attorneys.
- His professional experience spans both private practice and public service, providing him with a broad perspective on legal issues
- He has received recognition for his leadership and service, including honors from the Cincinnati Business Courier’s 40 Under 40, Who’s Who in Black Cincinnati, the City of Cincinnati, and Upward Bound
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
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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