ABOUT AMY STONER

DEDICATING HER CAREER TO THE FAMILIES OF LUCAS COUNTY

Born and raised in Lucas County, Amy is a graduate of Central Catholic High School and graduated from the University of Toledo Law School after receiving her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton. Amy has been practicing law for 24 years in the Toledo area and has focused her career on representing the people and children of Lucas County in the most difficult times of their lives. She has witnessed firsthand the significant impact the Court has on families. She is now compelled to lead and oversee a just and fair Juvenile Court for the families of Lucas County and as such has chosen to run for Judge.

AMY'S EXPERIENCE

Amy was a Magistrate in the Lucas County Juvenile Court from 2022-2024. She was assigned the Dependency, Neglect and Abuse docket where she presided over the difficult cases involving neglected and abused children. At the forefront of each case is what is in the best interest of the children. Tasked with their welfare and cognizant of the gravity of that responsibility, Amy diligently and consistently made the tough decisions for the benefit of those children.

As part of her duties, she also handled private custody matters as well as third party custody matters. Amy would be charged with allocating parental rights and responsibilities and all matters that it encompassed.

Prior to becoming a Magistrate, Amy was in private practice for 22 years. She practiced in Ohio, Michigan and the United States Bankruptcy Court in Ohio and Michigan. She developed a successful practice that included representing parties in Juvenile Court, Domestic Relations Court, Bankruptcy Court, Common Pleas and Municipal Courts.

Amy would represent parties in very challenging times in their lives and would strive to obtain the best result for her clients. She would handle cases involving private custody, children services cases, grandparent custody/visitation, adoption, divorce as well as post divorce litigation. Amy was also a Guardian ad Litem that was appointed by the court to investigate and make recommendations concerning the best interests of the child.

For 22 years Amy was also a proud member of the Toledo Legal Aid Society and represented indigent persons charged with criminal offenses in both the Common Pleas, Juvenile and Municipal Courts. She would zealously represent her clients at all stages of the proceedings including pretrial negotiations, motion hearings as well as trial. Further, she was responsible for meeting with clients, officers, prosecutors and witnesses as part of her representation.

With her vast legal experience and professionalism, Amy is exceptionally qualified to handle all matters that come before Lucas County Juvenile Court.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Ohio Association of Magistrates

Ohio State Bar Association

Toledo Bar Association

American Inns of Court, Morrison R. Waite Chapter, Toledo, Ohio State Bar of Michigan

Juvenile Court Citizens Review Board

Sisters in Law Program

Justice for All Families: Empowering Our Community Through a Fair Judiciary

"I have presided over countless cases involving children and their families these last few year's while serving as a Magistrate. It was my responsibility to ensure that each child’s case was handled with care and compassion and to ensure that their voices were heard and rights protected. I believe in fairness and justice for all and I believe my past experience has shown that I can be counted on to make impartial and just decisions. It is has been a privilege to serve as a Magistrate these past few years and to make a positive change in the lives of those who came before me. I am confident I can continue doing so if elected as Juvenile Court Judge." Amy Stoner

Amy Stoner

- FOR JUDGE -

Amy Stoner for Judge

413 N. Michigan Street
Toledo, OH 43604

amystonerforjudge@gmail.com