Meet the Candidate
About Judge Marianne Sezon
Background
A Proven Patriot and Leader for Ashtabula County
Judge Marianne Sezon is a Common Pleas General Division Judge — the first woman to hold this position in Ashtabula County's history, elected in 2014 and now running for her third term.
Marianne holds a Bachelor's Degree (Cum Laude) and Master's Degree in Education from John Carroll University, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law. She is licensed in Ohio State Courts, the Federal Northern District of Ohio, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Before taking the bench, Marianne spent seventeen years at the Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas — as Law Clerk, Staff Attorney, Magistrate, and Court Administrator. She is proud of her Slovenian heritage and the work ethic she developed growing up in her family's business, Eddie's Grill at Geneva on the Lake — started by her father Eddie in 1950.
"I am honored to serve the citizens of Ashtabula County. It is a privilege to serve on the bench, fairly and impartially, and I am committed to serving our Community."— Judge Marianne Sezon
Education
- B.A. Cum Laude — John Carroll University
- M.Ed. — John Carroll University
- J.D. — University of Akron School of Law
- Certified Court Manager — NCSC
Bar Memberships
- Common Pleas Judges Association
- Ohio Judicial Conference
- Ohio Assn. of Domestic Relations Judges
- Ohio & Ashtabula County Bar Associations
Qualifications
Why Re-Elect Judge Sezon
Historic First
First woman elected to the Common Pleas General Division in Ashtabula County history. Elected in 2014, now seeking her third term.
12 Years on the Bench
Twelve years presiding over criminal felony trials, civil lawsuits, and domestic relations matters — with hundreds of cases decided.
Judicial Excellence
Judge Sezon has received awards from the Ohio State Bar Association and served on the Ohio Supreme Court's Specialized Docket Commission.
Community Roots
Proud of her Slovenian heritage and the work ethic learned growing up at Eddie's Grill at Geneva on the Lake.
Record of Service
Experience & Community Leadership
Twelve years on the bench, seventeen years before that at the Common Pleas Court, and decades of service to Ashtabula County.
Judicial Service
- Presiding Judge, Ashtabula County Common Pleas Court
- Judge, Ashtabula County Common Pleas, General Division (2014–present)
- Grand Jury Judge — first third of each year
Prior to the Bench
- Magistrate, Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas
- Court Administrator, Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas
- Staff Attorney, Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas
- Law Clerk, Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas
- Clerk, Supreme Court of Ohio
- Clerk, Ninth Appellate District
Prior Community Service
- President, Mental Health and Recovery Services Board
- Board Member, Ashtabula County Library Board
- Kent State University Ashtabula Advisory Board
- LEADERship Board of Trustees
- UH Geneva Medical Center — Christmas Card Committee
- Memorial Day Keynote Speaker; KSUA & St. John Commencement Speaker
Judge Sezon has received awards from the Ohio State Bar Association and the Ashtabula Area Chamber of Commerce for her community work.
Take Action
Stand With Judge Sezon
Help keep experience, integrity, and patriotism on the bench. Spread the word and support the campaign to re-elect Judge Marianne Sezon across Ashtabula County.