Oct. 10 Reception to Benefit Candidacy
“This is about restoring faith in the probate/juvenile court and returning the judiciary to its intended role as a nonpartisan office. This is about having a judge we can be proud of.” – Matt Rambo
Matthew Rambo filed a Designation of Treasurer with the Geauga County Board of Elections Monday, formally kicking off his campaign for Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court judge.
A private practice attorney with more than a decade of work in the judicial system, Rambo intends to register as a Republican and square off against incumbent probate/juvenile court Judge Tim Grendell in the 2020 Republican primary
He believes voters deserve a choice when electing Geauga County’s next probate/juvenile judge, something they have been denied in the recent past.
“This isn’t about Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal,” Rambo said. “This is about restoring faith in the probate/juvenile court and returning the judiciary to its intended role as a nonpartisan office. This is about having a judge we can be proud of.”
In an unscientific, nonpartisan poll being conducted on the Geauga County Maple Leaf’s Facebook page, 78 percent of the more than 500 votes have been cast for Rambo as of 4 p.m.Tuesday.
Rambo has enlisted former Republican State Committeeman Scott Kayser as his campaign treasurer and said he would campaign vigorously throughout the county to provide voters that choice.
“I will be a dedicated jurist that administers the court efficiently and effectively in a fiscally responsible manner, and will work with elected officials and citizens throughout Geauga County to ensure the court is fulfilling its duty,” said Rambo, who resides in Russell Township with his wife, Stephanie, and two sons.
With controversy surrounding the court in recent years, Rambo is offering himself as a dedicated, nonpartisan alternative to restore public trust and faith in the court.
Currently an associate with the Mayfield Village law firm Freeburg & Freeburg LLC, Rambo has nearly 15 years of experience practicing law, including time as a staff attorney to two judges. He also served as a magistrate in the Court of Claims of Ohio for seven years, presiding over hundreds of cases and trials.
Dedicated to protecting children and ensuring justice, Rambo is a certified Guardian ad Litem and volunteers his services to local legal aid clinics.
Rambo has launched a campaign website at ramboforgeauga.com that contains information of his education, experience and community involvement, as well as volunteer opportunities.
Rambo’s campaign is hosting a reception benefiting his candidacy on Oct. 10, from 5-7:30 p.m., at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Guests are asked to RSVP to Kayser at kaysersb@gmail.com by Oct. 9. Checks payable to Rambo for Judge can be mailed to P.O. Box 115, Chesterland, OH 44026.
