Franklin County Family Court Judge Report Card
Judge George Leach
| Judge Elizabeth Gill | Judge James Brown | Judge Douglas Nobles | Judge Lasheyl Stroud | Judge Kim A. Browne
Franklin County family court judges are elected, yet they almost always run unopposed (The Ohio Bar Association sees to this). Judges' campaign committees solicit massive funds from the very law firms that appear before them, creating a serious conflict of interest. These funds flow directly into the judges' pockets at the end of every election cycle.
Your reviews help families navigate this utterly corrupt system and expose these "public servants" running a billion-dollar industry that often prioritizes law firm profits over the protection of Ohio’s children.
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Judges Reviewed
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Average Rating
Franklin County Family Court Judges
| Judge Name | Overall Rating | Fairness | Communication | Legal Knowledge | Reviews | Finances |
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Judge Kim A. Browne
Franklin County
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2.6
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2.6/5 | 2.4/5 | 2.8/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
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Judge Lasheyl Stroud
Franklin County
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2.7
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2.6/5 | 2.8/5 | 2.8/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
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Judge James Brown
Franklin County
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3
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2.4/5 | 2.4/5 | 4.2/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
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Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County
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3.1
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3.2/5 | 3/5 | 3.2/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
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Franklin County
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3.7
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4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 1 review | 📊 View |
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Judge George Leach
Franklin County
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3.7
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3.6/5 | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
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Judge Elizabeth Gill
Franklin County
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3.7
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3.4/5 | 3.4/5 | 4.2/5 | 5 reviews | 📊 View |
Judge Kim A. Browne
Franklin County
2.6
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Fairness
2.6/5
Communication
2.4/5
Knowledge
2.8/5
5 reviews
Judge Lasheyl Stroud
Franklin County
2.7
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Fairness
2.6/5
Communication
2.8/5
Knowledge
2.8/5
5 reviews
Judge James Brown
Franklin County
3
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Fairness
2.4/5
Communication
2.4/5
Knowledge
4.2/5
5 reviews
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County
3.1
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Fairness
3.2/5
Communication
3/5
Knowledge
3.2/5
5 reviews
Judge George Leach
Franklin County
3.7
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Fairness
3.6/5
Communication
3.8/5
Knowledge
3.8/5
5 reviews
Judge Elizabeth Gill
Franklin County
3.7
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Fairness
3.4/5
Communication
3.4/5
Knowledge
4.2/5
5 reviews
Recent Detailed Reviews
Judge George Leach
Franklin County
| Custody | 2023
February 12, 2026 9:30 AM
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Reviewed by: Community_Parent
Great soul. You can tell he actually cares about the families in his courtroom. He was patient during a very emotional hearing and took the time to explain his reasoning clearly.
Judge Elizabeth Gill
Franklin County
| Custody | 2023
February 12, 2026 11:10 AM
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Reviewed by: Anonymous
Extremely biased toward the mother from the start. I provided proof of missed visitations and she completely ignored it, focusing instead on my work schedule. If you are a father, be prepared to fight uphill.
Judge James Brown
Franklin County
| Protection Order | 2023
February 12, 2026 1:15 PM
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Reviewed by: Survivor_Advocate
Very strong on domestic violence issues. He took the time to ensure the civil protection order was handled correctly. He can be grumpy, but he gets the safety aspects right.
Judge James Brown
Franklin County
| Divorce | 2023
February 12, 2026 4:10 PM
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Reviewed by: ColumbusLawFollower
Very experienced judge. He knows domestic relations law better than most attorneys in the room. He can be short with you if you aren't prepared, so make sure your paperwork is in order.
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County
| Support Modification | 2023
February 12, 2026 7:40 PM
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Reviewed by: OH_Parent
It felt like he didn't even read the motions before the hearing. We had to explain the same financial facts three times and he still seemed confused by the tax implications.