Julia Lillian Dorrian at a glance
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- Court of Appeals Judge
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Julia Lillian Dorrian
Court of Appeals Judge · Tenth District Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Julia Lillian Dorrian is a judge of the Ohio Tenth District Court of Appeals, serving since January 2, 2011, and re‐elected in November 2022 for a term ending January 1, 2029
- Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals, 2011-present
- 2011–present: Judge, Tenth District Court of Appeals
- 2004–2011: Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court
Education
Additional information
- Recognized for her work in court interpreter services in Ohio, using her Spanish and French skills to promote qualified interpreter use
- She emphasizes humility, respect, and the importance of ensuring fair access to justice, including through interpreter services
- Judge Dorrian has cited her family’s tradition of public service and her volunteer work in Chile as key influences on her judicial philosophy.
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 August 2, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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