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Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Probate/Juvenile Division), Defiance County

Full term commencing 2/9/2027

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Term
6 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The probate/juvenile judge oversees wills, estates, guardianships and adoptions, and hears cases involving children, including delinquency, abuse and neglect.

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