Franklin County Family Court Judge Report Card


Judge George Leach | Judge Elizabeth Gill | Judge James Brown | Judge Douglas Nobles | Judge Lasheyl Stroud | Judge Kim A. Browne

Franklin County family court judges are elected, yet they almost always run unopposed (The Ohio Bar Association sees to this). Judges' campaign committees solicit massive funds from the very law firms that appear before them, creating a serious conflict of interest. These funds flow directly into the judges' pockets at the end of every election cycle.

Your reviews help families navigate this utterly corrupt system and expose these "public servants" running a billion-dollar industry that often prioritizes law firm profits over the protection of Ohio’s children.

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Judge Douglas Nobles

3.1/5 Overall ⭐⭐⭐
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3.2/5
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Judge Douglas Nobles

Franklin County

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Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County | Support Modification | 2023
February 12, 2026 7:40 PM
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Reviewed by: OH_Parent
It felt like he didn't even read the motions before the hearing. We had to explain the same financial facts three times and he still seemed confused by the tax implications.
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County | Custody | 2024
February 12, 2026 2:10 PM
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Reviewed by: ParentVoice
The wait times for a hearing are ridiculous. We sat in the hallway for four hours past our time. Once we got in, he seemed like he was just trying to rush us through to get home.
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County | Custody | 2022
February 12, 2026 3:45 PM
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Reviewed by: Anonymous
He didn't seem to understand the basic math in our child support worksheets. He just deferred to whatever the Magistrate said. Why do we even have a judge if they won't review the work?
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County | Custody | 2024
February 12, 2026 6:15 PM
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Reviewed by: Anonymous
Excellent judicial temperament. He was calm, listened to both sides, and made a ruling that actually made sense for our family's unique situation. Best experience I've had in a courtroom.
Judge Douglas Nobles
Franklin County | Custody | 2025
February 12, 2026 8:30 PM
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Reviewed by: RightsForKids
A bit slow to issue a final ruling, but the decision was well-reasoned and legally sound. He takes his time, but he gets it right in the end.