Mary DeGenaro is an American attorney and former judge of the Ohio Court of Appeals, Fifth District. She was appointed to the appellate bench by Governor John Kasich in 2017 and served until her term concluded in 2023. DeGenaro was later a candidate for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court in the 2022 election.
Early life and education
Details concerning DeGenaro's birthdate and early life are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton and obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Akron School of Law.
Legal and judicial career
Prior to her appellate appointment, DeGenaro worked as an assistant prosecutor in Stark County, Ohio, and held positions in private practice. In 2017, Governor Kasich appointed her to the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals, where she adjudicated civil and criminal appeals. Her tenure on the bench included participation in panels that issued written opinions on a range of legal issues, contributing to Ohio appellate jurisprudence.
Supreme Court candidacy
In 2022, DeGenaro announced her candidacy for the Ohio Supreme Court, seeking one of the seats up for election that year. She ran as a Republican candidate but was not elected to the position.
Professional affiliations
DeGenaro has been a member of the Ohio State Bar Association and has participated in various legal community activities, including continuing legal education programs and bar association committees.
Personal life
Publicly available encyclopedic records provide limited information regarding DeGenaro's personal life, including family details and extracurricular pursuits.