--- title: "Lasheyl N. Stroud | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lasheyl-n-stroud" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-07-27" --- # Lasheyl N. Stroud Franklin Co. Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Franklin Co. Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court - State: Ohio - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-27 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### remote hearing exhibits Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: Instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses. [Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings](https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/virtual-court/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote hearing ground rules Scope: statewide Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance recommends advance ground rules for documents, exhibits, screen sharing, and pre-marking exhibits for remote hearings. Evidence excerpt: 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](https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/virtual-court/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### remote recording Scope: statewide Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance states that litigants, attorneys, and the public should be instructed not to record the hearing. Evidence excerpt: The court should instruct the litigants, attorneys, and the public to not record the hearing. [Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings](https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/virtual-court/) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://www.ohiojudges.org/directory/ojc-directory/) - [Official roster](https://www.ohiojudges.org/directory/ojc-directory/) - [Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster](https://www.ohiojudges.org/directory/ojc-directory/) - [Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings](https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/virtual-court/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lasheyl-n-stroud", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/lasheyl-n-stroud", "name": "Lasheyl N. Stroud | KnowJudges", "description": "Lasheyl N. Stroud, Franklin Co. Domestic Relations/Juvenile Court. 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(2003) - Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University in 2000 ### Additional information - The Columbus Bar Association rated her as highly recommended in 2020 Judge Lasheyl Stroud’s combination of legal expertise, judicial experience, community engagement, and personal dedication makes her a well-qualified candidate for continued service as a judge in Franklin County - She previously held the role of the Lead Juvenile Magistrate in the same court from 2013 until her election - Stroud has extensive litigation experience - handling jury trials, bench trials, and appellate cases, with a focus on both civil and criminal matters. - Breast cancer survivor and a champion of change. - Beyond her judicial duties, Judge Stroud is active in mentoring youth, volunteering at schools, churches, and civic organizations, and participating in community events. - She is admitted to practice before all Ohio courts, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court - overseeing cases, chairing court committees, and managing the Empowerment Docket. - She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and New Covenant Believers’ Church, and she has been recognized for her dedication to public service and advocacy for families - She has received endorsements from the Franklin County Democratic Party, Franklin County Young Democrats, Stonewall Democrats of Central Ohio, Columbus Professional Fire Fighters Local 67, and other labor and professional organizations.