John W. Judkins

Professional career

• He has over 17 years of legal experience, including work as a prosecutor and Assistant Law Director for the City of Chillicothe from 2021 to 2025.
• John W. Judkins has held the role of the Highland County Court Judge and previously acted as a judge in the Chillicothe Municipal Court following the retirement of Judge Toni Eddy
• His career spans private practice, municipal prosecution, and judicial roles, making him a prominent candidate for the Highland County Common Pleas Court
• He has also held the role of a board director for the Highland County Chamber of Commerce

Education

Additional information

• He has also practiced law privately at Judkins & Hayes, LLC since 2009, specializing in civil litigation
• Judkins has handled both felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, as well as civil litigation in federal, state, and local courts, including the Ohio Supreme Court.
• Judkins highlights his experience in both criminal and civil law, as well as his dedication to treating all individuals in the courtroom with dignity and respect
• Judge John W. Judkins combines extensive legal experience, judicial service, and community involvement.
• Beyond his legal career, Judkins is active in his community.
• He is an elder and member of the Board of Session at the First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield, a member of the Highland County Law Library Resource Board, and participates in both the Highland County and Ohio State Bar Associations.