ELECT JUDGE CHRIS EPLEY
Ohio Second District Court of Appeals
ABOUT JUDGE CHRIS EPLEY
Judge Chris Epley is a highly respected legal professional with an extensive background in appellate law. As the current administrative and presiding judge of the Ohio Second District Court of Appeals, Judge Epley is recognized for his fair and impartial approach to the law. Judge Epley's diverse legal experience has given him a deep understanding of the law and the legal system, which he uses to serve the people of Ohio with integrity and dedication.
PRIOR LEGAL EXPERIENCE
CHRISTOPHER B. EPLEY CO. LPA. Owner, Law firm.
VANDALIA MUNICIPAL COURT. Chief Appellate Counsel, Assistant Prosecutor
DAYTON MUNICIPAL COURT. Visiting Magistrate
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON SCHOOL OF LAW. Adjunct Professor, Appellate Practice and Procedure
TOLLIVER & EPLEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Partner
HOLZFASTER, CECIL, McKNIGHT & MUES. Associate
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LEADERSHIP
JUDGE. Second District Court of Appeals
PRESIDENT. Oakwood Rotary (2022-2023), Inn of Court (2023, 2024)
CITY COUNSEL MEMBER. City of Oakwood (2014-2020)
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER. Oakwood Board of Education (2010-2013)
LEADERSHIP DAYTON. Class of 2007
FOUNDATION LIFE FELLOW. Dayton and Ohio Bar Associations
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. University of Dayton School of Law
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