Gov. John R. Kasich recently announced the appointment of Brent N. Robinson of Lexington to serve as judge on the Richland County Common Pleas Court. Robinson will assume office on Monday, Feb. 10, and he will have to run for the office in November to retain the seat for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends Jan. 1, 2017.
“I am humbled, honored, and privileged to be given the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Richland County, first as a prosecuting attorney and now as a Richland County Common Pleas judge,” said Robinson in an issued statement.
Robinson is replacing Judge James D. Henson, who will retire effective Friday, Feb. 7.
“As judge, I will always endeavor to be fair and just in the matters that come before me. I will also do my very best to make Richland County a better and safer place to live for all the citizens of Richland County,” added Robinson.
A swearing in ceremony will be held for Robinson on Friday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Judge James D. Henson will perform the ceremony in Judge James DeWeese’s courtroom.
A reception and open house will immediately follow at the Richland County Prosecutor’s office. A retirement open house for Judge Henson will be held on the third floor of the courthouse from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, also.
Robinson received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Otterbein College and earned his Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School. He has served as First Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office since 2006.
Robinson previously served as Chief Criminal Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Richland County Prosecutor’s Office, Criminal Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Richland County Court of Common Pleas, and as Juvenile Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Richland County Juvenile Court.
His trial experience includes the prosecution of 63 felony jury trials, an overall jury trial conviction rate of 95 percent, a 100 percent jury trial conviction rate in murder cases, and 19 years of jury trial and litigation experience. He received the 2010 MADD appreciation award and was given an award of appreciation by the United States Marshals Service Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force for his legal advice and support of the mission to remove violent fugitives from the streets of Richland County from 2009-2013.
“I want to thank all the people in the community who have supported me and encouraged me along the way in this process of becoming judge,” continued Robinson, “In my new position as judge, I will continue to be a hard-working and dedicated public servant to all the people of this community.”
“I am humbled, honored, and privileged to be given the opportunity to continue to serve the citizens of Richland County, first as a prosecuting attorney and now as a Richland County Common Pleas judge,” said Brent IRobinson.
