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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate/Juvenile Division · Full term commencing 2/9/2027

Michael DalSanto

Candidate for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, Probate/Juvenile Division, Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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Background

Occupation
Attorney and government teacher
Lives in
Newark
Campaign website
dalsantoforjudge.com

A trial attorney and guardian ad litem who teaches American Government at Watkins Memorial High School in Pataskala and still takes court-appointed criminal defense cases.

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Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Supports local control of county courts and schools

    Issues - Michael DalSanto for Judge

    Campaign website · Michael DalSanto for Judge · dalsantoforjudge.com

    “Michael believes Licking County should run its own courthouse, its own schools, and its own affairs”
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Courts & justice

  • Proposes diversion for first-time, low-level juvenile offenders

    Issues - Michael DalSanto for Judge

    Campaign website · Michael DalSanto for Judge · dalsantoforjudge.com

    “a diversion process that keeps first-time and low-level juvenile offenders out of the formal system”
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  • Pledges an accessible, efficient court for families

    Issues - Michael DalSanto for Judge

    Campaign website · Michael DalSanto for Judge · dalsantoforjudge.com

    “a court that is accessible and efficient for the families who have no choice but to be there”
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  • Pledges equal attention to the probate docket

    Issues - Michael DalSanto for Judge

    Campaign website · Michael DalSanto for Judge · dalsantoforjudge.com

    “deserve the same attention and care as the juvenile docket”
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  • Pledges to protect the right to keep and bear arms

    Issues - Michael DalSanto for Judge

    Campaign website · Michael DalSanto for Judge · dalsantoforjudge.com

    “that means protecting gun rights the same way it means protecting every other right”
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