Michael J. Kemerer

Professional career

• The Presiding Judge of Mansfield Municipal Court in Mansfield, Ohio, elected in 2024 to a six‐year term
• Sworn in by Ohio Supreme Court Justice Patrick F. Fischer in December 2023
• The court operates specialized programs such as Domestic Violence Court and Veterans Court, both created by his predecessor, the late Judge Jerry Ault Mansfield Municipal Court

Education

Additional information

• Kemerer was elected in November 2023 to a six‐year term, receiving 60% of the vote.
• overseeing traffic, misdemeanor criminal, and civil cases, including specialized dockets for domestic violence and veterans
• A native of Paulding County, he has been involved in community service through the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, and various local boards
• Presiding Judge of Mansfield Municipal Court, which has jurisdiction over Richland County (with some exceptions) and handles the highest volume of cases in Ohio — about 20,000 annually.