Kristen K. Johnson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Ohio · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Kristen K. Johnson
Biography
Professional career
- The Probate and Juvenile Court Judge for Hancock County, Ohio, elected in 2014 and currently serving her second term
- She is in her second term and has been recognized for her leadership in juvenile justice and community service
Education
Additional information
- As of August 2026, Judge Johnson has presided over various family and estate matters in Hancock County, including marriage license cases and estate filings
- Judge Johnson presides over the Probate and Juvenile Division of the Hancock County Court of Common Pleas.
- She also serves on the Ohio Sentencing Commission, the Advisory Committee for Case Management, and the Ohio Association of Juvenile Court Judges
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
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 27, 2026
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