2026 Directory Updates
Changes to the Ohio Judicial Conference 2026 Ohio Judges Directory can be found on this page - the 2026 Ohio Judges Directory is available for purchase; download the 2026 order form here.
Below is a list of all changes to the information in the 2026 Ohio Judges Directory, arranged by the date of the change. These changes have also been applied to the online directory
May 31, 2026
Page 21, Ninth District Court of Appeals
Judge Donna J. Carr retired, midterm. This leaves a vacancy in this court.
May 26, 2026
Page 95, Washington Co. Common Pleas Court
Nicole Tipton Coil was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028. Judge Coil replaces Judge Mark Kerenyi who retired.
May 08, 2026
Page 74, Montgomery Co. Juvenile Court
Nicholas Sylvain was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028. Judge Sylvain replaces Judge Julie Bruns who retired.
May 04, 2026
Page 37, Cuyahoga Co. Domestic Relations Court
Pamela Hawkins was appointed to an unexpired term ending January 8, 2027. Judge Hawkins replaces Judge Leslie Celebrezze who resigned.
May 04, 2026
Page 73, Montgomery Co. Common Pleas Court
Steven Abshire was appointed to an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. Judge Abshire replaces Judge Dennis Adkins who retired.
Mar 20, 2026
Page 30, Butler County Area #1 Court and #2 Court
Address change for both courts - will be: 345 High Street Hamilton OH 45011
Mar 02, 2026
Page 92, Tuscarawas Co. Common Pleas Court
Ryan Styer was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028. Judge Styer replaces Judge Elizabeth Thomakos who retired.
May 08, 2026
Page 74, Montgomery Co. Juvenile Court
Nicholas Sylvain was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028. Judge Sylvain replaces Judge Julie Bruns who retired.
Feb 17, 2026
Page 20, Eighth District Court of Appeals
Timothy W. Clary was appointed to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2028. Judge Clary replaces Judge Mary Eileen Kilbane who retired.
Feb 17, 2026
Page 93, Van Wert Co. Probate/Juvenile Court
Eva J. Yarger was appointed to an unexpired term ending February 8, 2027. Judge Yarger replaces Judge Kevin Taylor who retired.
Feb 15, 2026
Page 81, Portage Co. Municipal Court - Ravenna
Judge Mark K. Fankhauser passed away.
Feb 04, 2026
2026 Directory to-printer-date.