Roger Bouchard is on the Ohio Voter Guide

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Republican
Roger Bouchard
Roger Bouchard
Background and Bio
Roger Bouchard is a Cincinnati attorney who runs a solo criminal defense practice in municipal and common pleas courts in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren, Butler, and Franklin counties. He earned his law degree from Capital University Law School. According to his candidate questionnaire, he has practiced criminal defense in Hamilton County courts for more than two decades, handling arraignments, evidentiary hearings, negotiations, and jury trials. He served as a magistrate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court from 2015 to 2016. He lives in Cincinnati.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Bouchard has made public statements regarding the importance of interpreting the law exactly as it is written, practicing judicial restraint, and maintaining an efficient courtroom. His campaign materials state a restrained, impartial approach as a priority.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to his campaign, his trial work gives him firsthand experience with realistic sentencing alternatives and how court decisions impact real families and victims.
Endorsements
  • Hamilton County Republican Party
Background and Bio
Roger Bouchard is a Cincinnati attorney who runs a solo criminal defense practice in municipal and common pleas courts in Hamilton, Clermont, Warren, Butler, and Franklin counties. He earned his law degree from Capital University Law School. According to his candidate questionnaire, he has practiced criminal defense in Hamilton County courts for more than two decades, handling arraignments, evidentiary hearings, negotiations, and jury trials. He served as a magistrate in the Hamilton County Juvenile Court from 2015 to 2016. He lives in Cincinnati.
Policy Issue Summaries
  • Judicial Philosophy and Interpretative Approach: Bouchard has made public statements regarding the importance of interpreting the law exactly as it is written, practicing judicial restraint, and maintaining an efficient courtroom. His campaign materials state a restrained, impartial approach as a priority.
  • Criminal Justice and Public Safety: According to his campaign, his trial work gives him firsthand experience with realistic sentencing alternatives and how court decisions impact real families and victims.
Endorsements
  • Hamilton County Republican Party
Last Updated:2026-10-19
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