Matthew H. Chafin at a glance
- Current role
- Common Pleas Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Ohio · State
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Matthew H. Chafin
Common Pleas Judge · Pickaway Co. Common Pleas Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Common Pleas Judge for Pickaway County, Ohio, presiding over felony criminal cases and other matters in the county’s general division of the Court of Common Pleas
Education
- Matthew H. Chafin is a graduate of Teays Valley High School, obtained a B.S. from Ohio University, and a J.D. from Capital University Law School.
Additional information
- Set to be sworn in as Judge Elect in January 2025
- Chafin has stated that he values public service, community engagement, and a judicial system that protects rights while ensuring accountability.
- Judge Chafin serves in the Pickaway County Common Pleas Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction in Ohio.
- He also serves on the Pickaway County Community Foundation Board and has prior local government service on township zoning boards
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
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