Kevin J. Waldo

Professional career

• First elected as the Municipal Court Judge for Ironton, Ohio, in 2017 and began his second six-year term on December 28, 2023, after running unopposed in the 2023 general election.

Education

Additional information

• Before becoming a judge, Kevin Waldo held the role of an assistant prosecutor in 2015.
• Judge Waldo’s oath for his second term was administered by his daughter, Jenna Young, an attorney, highlighting his family’s involvement in the legal profession.
• Known for establishing the Second Chance Drug Court Recovery Program, an Ohio Supreme Court Certified Specialized Drug Court.
• His tenure has included implementing programs aimed at rehabilitation and community improvement
• He continues to actively engage with the community through his court programs and initiatives aimed at improving public safety and rehabilitation outcomes in Ironton and Lawrence County
• He oversees the Ironton Municipal Court, which handles local legal matters including traffic citations, misdemeanors, and specialized programs
• The court has received over $1,000,000 in grant funds under his leadership to support these initiatives, helping more than 100 defendants receive reduced charges and rehabilitation opportunities