Kevin W. Popham is your choice to succeed Sixth District Court Court Judge Richard L. Beron Sr. on the bench of the Fifth District Court of Appeals. Kevin is a lifelong common sense conservative. Kevin comes from a long line of military personnel and he himself is a U.S. Army veteran. He has served our country in an unparalleled many ways that traditional judges have not.
Kevin, amongst other notable public service, earned the title of Certified Criminal Law Specialist which takes years of additional education and supervision to receive. He has spent the last 18 years practicing law and actually helping people deal with the system that often intends to hurt them. He has experience only matched by first-year Judges at this level of court and exceptional experience at first-tier criminal courts paving the way for this intelligent, worldly, and humble man to take the bench. Kevin W. Popham knows how the system works. He does not need to be taught civics or legal processing. He needs to be judged on the merits.
Kevin understands the real-life issues the citizens will face in the Fifth District and demonstrates an ability to apply common-sense solutions. Kevin Popham believes every citizen should understanding their constitutional rights and have those rights upheld. He understands the difficulties citizens and law enforcement officers face in the legal system all while providing the frank application of the law.
Kevin W. Popham understands that a Judge is NOT to be a policy maker and will see the correct usage of enforcing the law, interpreting statutes, and weighing the facts presented so they can come to the correct legal solution. Kevin believes in proper precedent not judge made “law” and will not use the bench as a political turf war that should have no place qualified, intelligent, selected judges.
Kevin Popham believes in the rule of the US Constitution, “Shall not be infringed,” and judges against court activism, the extreme notion that Judges have a right to legislate laws by placing their own beliefs over similarly uninformed jury verdicts or enacted laws governing the ordinary lives of citizens. Judges who are activists removes foundational law, replacing it with what he or she believes is right or wrong. Those who fail the Court become meritless political appointees and failure-forced bidders on their seats.
Kevin Popham has earned strong support from many figures in the legal and governmental sectors who advocate for high judicial standards, principled candidates, and the rule of law. Read on to hear from some of his supporters:
“Kevin Popham is simply one of the finest lawyers I have ever known. He is brilliant, creative, ethical, tough, honest, and a person of complete integrity. He will be a great appellate judge.” – Congressman Jim Jordan
“I wholeheartedly support Kevin Popham’s candidacy for Judge in the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals.” – Congressman Troy Balderson
“Kevin Popham will be a great addition to the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals. I’ve known Kevin a long time and am impressed with his commitment to the law and the conservative values on which our great state was founded. He will take a common-sense approach to common problems, and his service to our great state and its people will continue on the 5th District Court of Appeals. He will be a Judge we can trust.” – Gov. John R. Kasich
“Kevin is uniquely qualified for the appellate bench by his levelheadness, knowledge, and great temperament.” – George D. Horey, U.S. Army MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Kevin Popham’s dedication to the law and assistance to seeking justice make him a strong candidate for Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals. Read more endorsements.
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