Robert G. Montgomery at a glance
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- Court of Appeals Judge
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- Ohio · State
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Robert G. Montgomery
Court of Appeals Judge · Fifth District Court of Appeals
Biography
Professional career
- Robert Montgomery was sworn in as a judge of the District Court of New South Wales on 30 May 2016
- Before his appointment, he practiced as a solicitor starting in 1980 and was called to the bar in 1985, appearing in significant cases before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Full Court of the Federal Court.
- Judge of the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals
Education
- Bowling Green State University — B.A.
- Capital University Law School — J.D.
Additional information
- Early in his career, he developed a strong interest in civil law, particularly in cases involving compensation and complex litigation
- His appointment filled a vacancy following the retirement of Judge Armitage
- Beyond his judicial duties, Montgomery has been actively involved in community service.
- He has provided pro bono legal assistance for the Mental Health Advocacy Service of NSW Legal Aid and volunteered with the Australian Ski Patrols of the NSW Volunteer Rescue Association.
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 August 2, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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