Judge Alison Hatheway: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 495

Biography

Hon. Alison Hatheway is a judge for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio. She was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020.

Hatheway received a B.A. in speech communication from Muskingum University in 1998. She spent three years working as a reporter and anchor at 700 WLW Radio (2001 to 2005) before completing a J.D. at Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 2006.

Prior to joining the judiciary, Hatheway was the Director of the Juvenile Division for the Law Office of the Hamilton County Public Defender, a position she had held since 2018. She first joined the Public Defender’s Office as a senior trial attorney in the Juvenile Division in 2007.

After her election to the bench, Hatheway hoped to eliminate long lines at the courthouse and address disparities in sentencing.

Her memberships have included the Greater Cincinnati Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association for Public Defense, the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati, and the Silverton Democratic Club.

Hatheway, a married mother of three, is a native of Westerville.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Alison Hatheway

CAPITAL ONE NA vs. MADELINE PINKERMAN

On June 12, 2026 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jun 12, 2026

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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Jun 18, 2026

GENERAL ELECTRIC CREDIT UNION vs. DARIS ANDERSON

On June 12, 2026 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jun 12, 2026

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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CAPITAL ONE NA vs. LINDA L HILSON

On January 8, 2026 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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Jan 14, 2026

MAPLE KNOLL COMMUNITIES INC vs. HERBERT ULRICH

On January 8, 2026 a h740 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

2 Files

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Jan 08, 2026

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H740 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

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Commercial

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Jan 15, 2026

DENNIS BOWERSOX vs. RUMPKE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY LLC

On January 7, 2026 a c311 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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C311 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jan 14, 2026

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION vs. ASHLEY D DRAIN

On December 1, 2025 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Dec 01, 2025

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H741 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 03, 2025

CONSTANCEIO PATINO LAZCANO vs. ANTONIO ARRIETA

On October 23, 2025 a h920 - restraining order- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Oct 23, 2025

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H920 - RESTRAINING ORDER- OC

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Oct 23, 2025

MICHAEL SEGRIST JR vs. PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

On July 25, 2025 a h705 - other civil & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jul 25, 2025

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H705 - OTHER CIVIL & JURY DEMAND

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Aug 25, 2025

VINCENT IGOE vs. WHOLE FOODS MARKET GROUP INC

On June 10, 2025 a h705 - other civil & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

25 Files

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Jun 10, 2025

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H705 - OTHER CIVIL & JURY DEMAND

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Oct 02, 2025

RONALD L EDWARDS vs. LGR TRUCKING INC

On January 22, 2025 a h810 - dissolve partnership- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

11 Files

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Jan 22, 2025

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H810 - DISSOLVE PARTNERSHIP- OC

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Jan 29, 2025

BRITTANY ROBINSON vs. RALPH NAILON

On January 21, 2025 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

5 Files

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Jan 21, 2025

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C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Jan 29, 2025

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. MARY MIZE

On January 20, 2025 a h861 - on account- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

2 Files

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Jan 20, 2025

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H861 - ON ACCOUNT- OC

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

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Jan 29, 2025

PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs. CHRISTOPHER I WEBB

On January 17, 2025 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

14 Files

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Jan 17, 2025

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E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jan 29, 2025

LARRY SMITH INC vs. METROPOLITAN SEWER DISTRICT OF GREATER CINCINNATI

On January 17, 2025 a h920 - restraining order- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

7 Files

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Jan 17, 2025

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H920 - RESTRAINING ORDER- OC

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

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Jan 29, 2025

MEGAN STEINER vs. BRANDON E LANNAN A MINOR

On January 17, 2025 a c375 - other tort- vehicle accident & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Jan 17, 2025

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C375 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT & JURY DEMAND

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Jan 29, 2025

LESLIE M DECK vs. CORY D REVELS

On January 17, 2025 a c376 - other tort- vehicle accident & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

5 Files

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Jan 17, 2025

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C376 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT & JURY DEMAND

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Torts

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Automobile

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Jan 29, 2025

LVNV FUNDING LLC vs. KLINE CUMMINS

On December 26, 2024 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 26, 2024

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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Apr 17, 2025

ESTATE OF JOSEPH D DORNBUSCH DECEASED THROUGH ESTA vs. THE CHRISTIAN VILLAGE AT MT HEALTHY AKA MT HEALTHY

On November 27, 2024 a c366 - other tort & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Nov 27, 2024

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C366 - OTHER TORT & JURY DEMAND

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Torts

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General Torts

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Apr 17, 2025

VELOCITY INVESTMENTS LLC vs. GAYE JOHNSON

On November 20, 2024 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

11 Files

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Nov 20, 2024

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H741 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 17, 2025

US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. KEVIN P SUTTER

On November 19, 2024 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 19, 2024

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H741 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 17, 2025

2023-1 PRIME CONSUMER LOAN TRUST vs. CHUCK STIDHAM

On November 18, 2024 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

12 Files

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Nov 18, 2024

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H741 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Apr 17, 2025

STEVE MCKAY vs. NO MATTER WHAT WINDOWS AND SIDING LLC

On November 15, 2024 an a306 - professional tort and jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Nov 15, 2024

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A306 - PROFESSIONAL TORT AND JURY DEMAND

Practice Area

Torts

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Malpractice

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Apr 17, 2025

RICHARD BORTHWICK vs. VILLAGE OF ADDYSTON

On November 13, 2024 a h700 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

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Nov 13, 2024

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H700 - OTHER CIVIL

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Apr 17, 2025

KATHRYN GRAY vs. BRYANT RICHARDSON

On November 12, 2024 a h732 - beyond jurisdiction- oc- taxed in costs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge Alison Hatheway presiding.

10 Files

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Nov 12, 2024

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H732 - BEYOND JURISDICTION- OC- TAXED IN COSTS

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Apr 17, 2025

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About

Alison Hatheway
Current Appointment Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 495	Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 495
Election/Appointment 11/3/2020 - Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)	11/3/2020 - Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)
Education J.D., Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law - 2006 B.A., Muskingum University - 1998	J.D., Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law - 2006 B.A., Muskingum University - 1998

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (513) 946-5666
Bailiff:	+1 (513) 946-5760
Law Clerk:	+1 (513) 946-5759
Fax:	+1 (513) 946-5757

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)	Hamilton County, Ohio
Juvenile Division Director	Law Office of Hamilton County Public Defender	Hamilton County, Ohio
Senior Trial Attorney	Law Office of Hamilton County Public Defender, Juvenile Division	Hamilton County, Ohio