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Detling running for
Juvenile/Probate Court Judge
Greenville attorney James (Jim) S. Detling has filed a petition to run
as a candidate for Judge of the Darke County Juvenile/Probate Court,
for the unexpired term of Judge Michael D. McClurg. His Petition
has been certified by the Darke County Board of Elections for placement
on the spring, 2012 Primary
Ballot.
Detling was raised on a farm in northern Darke County and attended
Mississinawa Valley High School. There, he was president of the local
FFA chapter, Student Council president, and a member of the National
Honor Society. After graduating in 1979, he attended The Ohio
State University and majored in Agricultural Economics, graduating with
honors in 1983. After graduation, he worked as an Organization
Director for the Ohio Farm Bureau for two years.
From 1986 to 1989, Detling attended the University of Toledo Law
School. He had the honor of graduating first in his class, was
named the school’s Valedictorian and Outstanding Graduate, and was
named to the prestigious legal honorary, Order of the Coif. He
was also the Executive Editor of the Toledo Law Review while in
school.
After working for a large law firm, Detling returned to Darke County in
1995. He was a partner with the firm of Hanes, Schipfer, Cooper,
Graber, Guillozet & Detling, LLC before he opened his own firm in
January, 2010.
In January, 2007, Judge McClurg appointed Jim as the Juvenile Court
Magistrate, a position he held for over 4 years.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, Detling has been
involved in the community. He has or is currently serving on the
boards of the YMCA, Wayne Industries, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Red
Cross, City of Greenville Civil Service Commission, and the Darke
County Law Library Resources Board. He has also served the
community as a business law instructor at Edison State Community
College.
In 2000, Jim organized the YMCA of Darke County youth swim team and
served as its head coach for four years. When he left the
program, the team had grown from just a handful of swimmers to one of
the more popular youth programs in the county. “We had kids from
throughout the county on those teams. When I think of the kids that
came through that program and what they are doing now with their
schooling and careers, I beam with pride thinking that I was able to
help in some small way. I want to be able to use the ability that I
have to develop relationships with kids to the
Court.”
“I believe that my background and experience make me a uniquely
qualified candidate. I am fiscally responsible, and will protect the
taxpayers’ investment, while at the same time working tirelessly to
ensure that the children and adults of Darke County are getting the
best bang for their buck. The folks who know me, know that I work very
hard and don’t cut corners just to get a task completed. That is
the same philosophy I will bring to the Court.”
Detling, the son of Richard and Jeanette Detling of rural Union City,
lives in Greenville and his two children attend or have attended
Greenville City Schools. Daughter Elyse is on leave from Wright
State University. She currently serves our country as an
Aeromedical Evacuation Technician with the United States Air Force
Reserves. Son Andy is a senior at Greenville Senior High School. Jim is
also the proud grandfather of Ellie
Grosch.
“I am looking forward to the possibility of serving the citizens of
Darke County as their next Juvenile/Probate Court Judge. I am
excited about meeting as many folks as I can over these next few
months, getting input from them, and communicating my vision for this
Court. Unlike many of the other courts, this Court has the opportunity
to take a proactive approach toward making a positive difference in a
child’s life. I don’t want to be just a Judge behind a bench. I
want to develop positive relationships with the kids that come before
the court. I believe my experience, leadership ability and work
ethic make me an attractive choice when the people of Darke County are
finally given an opportunity to choose.”
Jim’s campaign web site may be viewed at www.DetlingforJudge.com
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