Why I’m Running
As a candidate for Geauga County Probate & Juvenile Court Judge, I will bring a distinctive combination of real-world experience, compassion, and integrity to promote accountability, integrity, and fairness in the Probate & Juvenile Court.
I am not part of Geauga County’s political establishment, and I bring an independent perspective shaped by years of service—not politics. My goal is to offer the court a new beginning rooted in transparency, accountability, and respect for every family that enters the courtroom.
My Promise to the People of Geauga County
Since I was five years old, I’ve known I wanted to serve others. When asked to draw my future, I always drew myself as a judge. It was a far cry from my childhood spent on a tractor and farm machinery junkyard, yet that environment grounded me in the values that still guide me. Growing up in rural Ohio taught me what hard work looks like and how communities come together to support one another.
As your Probate & Juvenile Court Judge, I will ensure the law is applied fairly to every person. Families, children, and individuals who appear before the court deserve a judge who listens, understands that the court may be one of the most difficult moments in their lives, and treats everyone with dignity.
I'm Stephanie Heibertshausen Anderson, and I’m running for Probate & Juvenile Court Judge of Geauga County to provide experienced, principled, and compassionate leadership that strengthens families, protects children, and upholds justice and fairness for everyone.
What Sets Me Apart
Championing transparency and accountability guided by independence and public service.
Collaborating across Geauga County agencies, social services, mental health, and schools.
Committed to treating every person who enters the courtroom with dignity and respect.
Deeply rooted in our community, with connections to the people and places that make it home.
Prepared & Ready to Serve
✓ 12+ Years as a Military JAG Officer
✓ Proven Trial Attorney with Public Corruption and Violent Felony Prosecution Experience
✓ Family Law and Juvenile Law Practitioner in Private Practice
✓ Advocate for Survivors of Family Violence
✓ Respected for Integrity, Fairness, and Steadfast Commitment to Justice
✓ Experienced in Handling 1,000+ Trial and Appellate Cases In Courts Across Ohio
Moving Geauga County Forward
Geauga County’s Probate & Juvenile Court deserves a new direction—one grounded in openness, collaboration, and service to the public rather than politics. If elected as Judge, I will operate the court with full transparency and accountability to the people it serves. Public comment will be welcomed at board meetings, the court’s budget will be available for public inspection and audit, and collaborative partnerships with county agencies, social services, mental health providers, and schools will help strengthen outcomes for families and youth.
Above all, I will ensure the court remains accessible, respectful, fair, and responsive to our community.
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