Justice Andrew DouglasJustice
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.