Justice
Andrew Douglas
The Supreme Court of Ohio
30 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431
Date of Birth: July 5, 1932 - Toledo,
Ohio
Father of four children
Residence: Toledo, Ohio
Occupation: Justice of The Supreme Court of Ohio
- Elected - The Supreme Court of Ohio - November 1984
- Re-Elected - The Supreme Court of Ohio - November 1990 - to
a second six-year term with one of the largest victory margins in state history. Term
commenced: January 1, 1991.
- Re-Elected - The Supreme Court of Ohio - November 1996 - to
a third six-year term. Term commenced: January 1, 1997.
Other Professional Experience:
- National Advisory Board Center for Informatics Law, John
Marshall Law School - Chicago, Illinois
- Ohio Judicial Conference Lecturer - Capital Offense Cases
- Former Adjunct Assistant Professor Ohio Dominican College -
Columbus, Ohio
| Lecturer: |
U.S. Constitutional Law
Social Issues and the Law
Judicial Process |
- Former Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Toledo
Community & Technical College - Toledo, Ohio
| Lecturer: |
Business Organizations
Fundamentals of Consumer Law |
- Former Judge of the Sixth District Court of Appeals - 1981
through 1984
While serving on the Sixth District Court of Appeals, sat as a trial judge by appointment
of the Chief Justice
- Former Practicing Attorney for 20 years - Partner in the
Law Firm of Winchester & Douglas
- Former Toledo City Councilman - 1961 through 1980 (19
years)
When first elected to Toledo City Council, youngest person ever elected.
- Former Special Counsel to the Attorney General of Ohio
- Former Union Member - Retail Clerks - Steward
Education:
- Woodward High School, Toledo, Ohio
- University of Toledo - Undergraduate
- University of Toledo - College of Law
Organizations:
- Toledo, Lucas County and Ohio State Bar Associations
- The Ohio State Bar Foundation
- American Judicature Society
- Pi Sigma Alpha, National Political Science Honor Society
- Alpha Sigma Phi
- Toledo University Alumni Association
- University of Toledo Law Alumni
- Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity
- Trustee - North Toledo Oldtimers' Football Association
- Old Newsboys Goodfellow Association
- International Institute
Awards:
- 1996 - Judicial Excellence Award Fraternal Order of Police,
Eastern Cuyahoga Lodge 57
- 1995 - Appreciation Award Toledo Police Command Officers
Association
- 1995 - Appreciation Award for Contribution to Improvement
of the Judicial System of Ohio
Ohio Association of Court Referees and Magistrates
- 1994 - Outstanding Service Award
Recognizing "his vigilant protection of the rights of the working men and women of
Ohio"
The Ohio Public Employees Lawyers Association
- 1992 - Appreciation Award Springfield Police Patrolmen's
Association
- 1992 - Recognition for Valued Service Toledo Police
Patrolmen's Association
- 1991 - Distinguished Alumnus Award The University of Toledo
College of Law
- 1990 - Equal Rights Award
Recognizing "his Commitment to the Rights of Working People and Justice in the
Courts"
Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
- 1990 - Award for Outstanding Support of Law Enforcement and
Police Unionism
International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO
- 1989 - First Amendment Award Recognizing significant
contributions to the furtherance of the principles of the First Amendment right of freedom
of expression
Central Ohio Chapter Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi
- 1989 - Appreciation Award Fraternal Order of Police of Ohio
and Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters
- 1988 - Best Supporter of Freedom of Information Award
Columbus Monthly Magazine
- 1988 - Distinguished Merit Award Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity
- 1987 - The University of Toledo Gold "T" Award
for Outstanding Alumnus - Field of Endeavor
- 1987 - Appreciation Award for the Support of Law
Enforcement FOP #44, Dayton, Ohio
- 1986 - Award for the Support of Law Enforcement Fraternal
Order of Police of Ohio, Inc.
- 1985 - Certificate of Award for Equal Dispensation of
Justice Ohio Hispanic Institute of Opportunity
- 1983 - Woodward High School Hall of Fame
- 1983 - Outstanding Service Award Toledo Society for
Autistic Children and Adults
- 1982 - Distinguished Service Award Toledo Police
Patrolman's Association
- 1981 - Extra-Special Person Award Central Catholic High
School
- 1980 - Outstanding Service Award Toledo Police Command
Officers Association
- 1974 - Appreciation Award National Association of Negro
Business & Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.
- 1974 - Certificate of Award Maumee Valley Girl Scout
Council
- One of the 10 Outstanding Young Men of Toledo in 1961,
1962, 1963 and 1964
- 1964 - Outstanding Young Elected Official in Tri-State Area
- 1964 - One of the Outstanding Young Men of America United
States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Military Service:
- 2 years in the U.S. Army Infantry & Signal Corps.
- 1st Lieutenant U.S. Army Signal Corps.
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