Michael A. Buckwalter at a glance
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- Common Pleas Judge
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Michael A. Buckwalter
Common Pleas Judge · Greene Co. Common Pleas Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Presiding Judge of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio, elected in 2010 and currently serving as Senior Judge
- Official site: Greene County, OH — Judge Buckwalter Greene County, OH - Official Website
- Also recognized as the Presiding Judge of the court
Education
Additional information
- As of 2026, Judge Buckwalter has presided over multiple civil cases in Greene County, including matters involving creditors, banks, and insurance disputes
- After law school, Buckwalter began private practice and held the role of an assistant prosecuting attorney for Greene County.
- Judge Buckwalter presides over the General Division of the Greene County Court of Common Pleas, which handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $500, grand jury matters, and appeals from certain local agencies.
- He has argued before the Ohio Supreme Court and is certified as a civil trial attorney by the National Board of Trial Advocacy Greene County, OH - Official Website
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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