Judge Jennifer L. Branch - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Jennifer L. Branch 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.

Branch received a bachelor’s degree in politics from New York University in 1984. She went on to complete a J.D. at Case Western University School of Law in 1987.

After graduating from law school, Branch began her legal career as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati. She later joined the law firm of Gerhardstein & Branch Co., LPA as an associate in 1997. At the time of her election, Branch was a partner in the firm.

During her time there, her practice focused on race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity discrimination, employment discrimination, police misconduct, prisoner civil rights, and reproductive rights. In 2015, the firm won a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling (Obergefell v. Hodges) stipulating that the Constitution requires states to license and recognize marriages between same-sex couples. She also gained experience in bench trials, jury trials, and administrative hearings in state and federal court and argued appeals in the Ohio Court of Appeals, the Ohio Supreme Court, and the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

After being elected, Branch hoped to increase diversity by enlarging Hamilton County’s jury pool and to address sentencing disparities to ensure consistency in convictions of the same crime.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Jennifer L. Branch

SAAD E LEMOUCHI vs. LAUREN E SCHLOTTERBECK

On January 18, 2024 a c311 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Jan 18, 2024

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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C311 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Jan 24, 2024

MIKE ALBERT LTD vs. A4H LLC

On January 16, 2024 a h740 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

10 Files

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Jan 16, 2024

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Hamilton County, OH

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H740 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 26, 2024

FARLEY X2 LAWN SERVICES LLC vs.

On December 8, 2023 a h980 - court ordered title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 08, 2023

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H980 - COURT ORDERED TITLE

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Dec 18, 2023

NANCY KNOPP vs. EVAN JENT

On December 7, 2023 a c315 - other tort- personal injury & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

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Dec 07, 2023

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C315 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY & JURY DEMAND

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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Dec 19, 2023

ACCELERATED PORTFOLIO INC vs. EVERLAST CONCRETE AND BLACKTOP INC

On December 6, 2023 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 06, 2023

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Hamilton County, OH

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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 14, 2023

BAXTERS NORTH AMERICA INC vs. SPROUT FOODS INC

On December 6, 2023 a h745 - breach of contract & jury demand- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 06, 2023

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Hamilton County, OH

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H745 - BREACH OF CONTRACT & JURY DEMAND- OC

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 19, 2023

KIAVI FUNDING INC vs. EXECUTION INVESTMENTS INC A GEORGIA CORPORATION

On December 6, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

8 Files

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Dec 06, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 19, 2023

UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP vs. JOHN DOES NAMES UNKNOWN THE UNKNOWN HEIRS DEVISEES

On December 5, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

7 Files

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Dec 05, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E511 - FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Dec 17, 2023

TREASURER HAMILTON COUNTY OHIO vs. LISA MCGEHEY

On December 4, 2023 an e520 - foreclosure - taxes case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

5 Files

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Dec 04, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E520 - FORECLOSURE - TAXES

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 15, 2023

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. PIPER COLEMAN

On December 1, 2023 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 01, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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Dec 18, 2023

FIFTH THIRD BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. RAVAHS VENTURES INC 2

On November 30, 2023 a h700 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

6 Files

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Nov 30, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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H700 - OTHER CIVIL

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Dec 19, 2023

TREASURER HAMILTON COUNTY OHIO vs. EARNEST P HEYWARD III

On November 29, 2023 an e520 - foreclosure - taxes case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

8 Files

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Nov 29, 2023

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Other

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E520 - FORECLOSURE - TAXES

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Dec 08, 2023

JOSEPH DOWELL vs.

On November 27, 2023 a h980 - court ordered title case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 27, 2023

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H980 - COURT ORDERED TITLE

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Dec 04, 2023

1INDA A HOBBS vs. SCOTT A HOBBS

On November 27, 2023 a h870 - partition- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 27, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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H870 - PARTITION- OC

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

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Dec 09, 2023

LANDON NORMAN vs. KAREN HERNANDEZ

On November 27, 2023 a c315 - other tort- personal injury & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

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Nov 27, 2023

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Hamilton County, OH

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C315 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY & JURY DEMAND

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Dec 18, 2023

BENJAMIN T HUCKER vs. JOHN LOGUE ADMINISTRATOR OHIO BWC

On November 22, 2023 a d421 - bwc- appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

5 Files

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Nov 22, 2023

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Appealed

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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D421 - BWC- APPEAL

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Jan 30, 2024

GEICO INDEMNITY INS CO vs. CASSANDRA N CLINE

On November 17, 2023 a c371 - other tort- vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 17, 2023

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Hamilton County, OH

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C371 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

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Nov 24, 2023

KAYVONA HOUSTON vs. JACOB M TUCKER

On November 17, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

3 Files

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Nov 17, 2023

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Hamilton County, OH

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C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

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Dec 10, 2023

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. SARGIS ATOYAN

On November 14, 2023 a h701 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

4 Files

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Nov 14, 2023

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H701 - OTHER CIVIL

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Nov 26, 2023

KIMBERLY WINKELMAN vs. SOUTH LEBANON WASH N DRY INC

On November 13, 2023 a c315 - other tort- personal injury & jury demand case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

5 Files

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Nov 13, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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C315 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY & JURY DEMAND

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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Nov 19, 2023

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC vs. DOUGLAS MORAN

On November 10, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

8 Files

Filed

Nov 10, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Nov 22, 2023

CITY OF CINCINNATI vs. BRENDA J BRIDGES

On November 8, 2023 a h840 - injunction- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

9 Files

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Nov 08, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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H840 - INJUNCTION- OC

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Nov 17, 2023

TRINICA OBRYANT vs. ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY

On October 5, 2023 a h745 - breach of contract & jury demand- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Oct 05, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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H745 - BREACH OF CONTRACT & JURY DEMAND- OC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Oct 11, 2023

PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. JORDAN J BRIGHT

On October 3, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge JENNIFER L BRANCH presiding.

17 Files

Filed

Oct 03, 2023

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Hamilton County

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Hamilton County, OH

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E511 - FORECLOSURE

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 11, 2023

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About

Jennifer L. Branch
Current Appointment Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 320	Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas, Department Room 320
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 Bachelor's degree, New York University - 1984 J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law - 1987	Bachelor's degree, New York University - 1984 J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law - 1987

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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) 946-5117
Law Clerk:	+1 (513) 946-5118
Fax:	+1 (513) 946-5119

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Legal Aid Society of Cincinnati	Hamilton County, Ohio
Assocate	Gerhardstein & Branch Co., LPA	Hamilton County, Ohio
Partner	Gerhardstein & Branch Co., LPA	Hamilton County, Ohio
Judge	Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)	Hamilton County, Ohio