W. Andrew Joseph at a glance
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- Municipal Court Judge
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W. Andrew Joseph
Municipal Court Judge · Zanesville Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- The current judge at Zanesville Municipal Court in Ohio, having been elected in 2019 and serving since January 2020
- Andrew Joseph has been serving as Judge at Zanesville Municipal Court since January 2020, after winning the November 2019 election unopposed.
- Attorney at Magaziner, McGlade, Russo & Joseph, LLC (2009–2014)
Education
- J.D. from Capital University Law School (2006–2009) and a B.A. in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs from Miami University (2001–2005)
Additional information
- His tenure follows a 20-year judicial career of his father, William Joseph, who retired on December 31, 2019
- Andrew Joseph combines a strong legal career with community service and a family legacy in public service.
- Joseph’s appointment was a notable family transition: his father, William Joseph, administered his oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony.
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
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Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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