John M. Halliday

Professional career

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) with Distinction from Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law in 1993.
• Ohio Wesleyan University — B.A.

Additional information

• This academic foundation has supported his long-standing legal and judicial career
• The presiding judge of Courtroom B in the General Division of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, which handles felony criminal, large civil, and domestic cases.
• He has extensive legal experience, including work as a private practice attorney, corporate counsel, and acting judge before his current role.
• As a Common Pleas Judge, Halliday oversees felony criminal cases, large civil disputes, and domestic matters, ensuring that all courtroom proceedings are recorded and that jury pools are properly managed for the county.
• He works alongside Judge Nicole Coil and Domestic Magistrate Laura Silwani in the General Division Judge Halliday’s career demonstrates a combination of legal expertise, community engagement, and dedication to the judicial system in Washington County, Ohio