John A. Wells at a glance
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- Common Pleas Judge
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- Ohio · State
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John A. Wells
Common Pleas Judge · Morgan Co. Common Pleas Court
Biography
Professional career
- The sole Common Pleas Judge for Morgan County, Ohio, serving since February 9, 2021, and presiding over all four divisions of the court
- Position: Judge, Morgan County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)
- Judge Wells combines decades of legal practice, public service, and community leadership, which he cites as qualifications for managing the full scope of the Morgan County Common Pleas Court
Education
Additional information
- Recognized for broad legal expertise and community engagement, making him the only candidate with significant felony prosecution experience in his 2026 re-election bid
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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