Barry Schroeder for Putnam County Juvenile/Probate Judge
Proven Experience. Integrity You Can Trust. Deep Roots in Putnam County.
Elect Barry Schroeder as Putnam County Common Pleas Judge for the Juvenile/Probate Division. Barry is a proven leader with deep community roots and a steadfast commitment to upholding the law with fairness and honor.
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About
Meet Barry Schroeder
Putnam County Native
Born and raised in Putnam County, Barry's deep roots in our community span generations. His grandparents farmed and he had jobs at our local businesses since he was fourteen. It taught him the values of hard work, perseverance, and integrity that guide him to this day. Barry's parents are Ed (deceased) and Tammy (Unverferth) Schroeder.
Legal Excellence
With over a decade of legal experience, Barry is known for thorough preparation, fair judgment, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As a former assistant prosecutor for the juvenile division, doing the right thing for everyone involved was always his priority.
Family Man
Barry and his wife, Brooke, are raising two daughters who keep life full of energy and joy. Their family is active in St. Michael's Catholic Church. Barry's girls have a passion for dance, and free evenings are spent making sure they live out their passion at practices and recitals.
Record
Experience That Matters
2017 – present
Hopkins, Schroeder & Von Sossan
Managing Partner at Putnam County's current largest firm, and serving Putnam County residents in a variety of matters including estate, trust, and other probate matters. Matters involving parenting actions and juvenile defense matters also make up a strong portion of Barry's practice.
Additional Offices
Service Beyond the Firm
- Solicitor for Village of Leipsic and Village of Elida from 2017 – present.
- Past Putnam County Bar President
- Northwest Ohio Grievance Board Member – Putnam County Representative
- Putnam County Corrections Board Member
- President of Van Wert County Public Defender's Office
- President of Paulding County Public Defender's Office
2013 – 2017
Putnam County Assistant Prosecutor
- Served as Assistant County Prosecutor for the Juvenile Division, handling hundreds of delinquency cases (the juvenile equivalent of adult criminal cases) with a focus on protecting victims and ensuring fair treatment for all parties.
- Served as the attorney for Job and Family Services, Children Services helping children who have been abused, neglected, or dependent.
- Child Support Enforcement Agency's Attorney assisting in pursuing contempts on delinquent child support payment.
Law School
Clerk for The Honorable Randall L. Basinger
Worked for Judge Basinger as his law clerk during law school, drafting opinions of the court for the Judge's approval.
Class of 2012
Ohio Northern Law School, Pettit College of Law
Graduate of 2012 class, licensed to practice by bar passage in Ohio in 2012.
2005 – 2009
Bowling Green State University
Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration – finance specialization.
Principles
Barry's Vision for Justice
Fair & Impartial
Every person deserves equal treatment under the law, regardless of background or circumstances.
Constitutional Values
Upholding the Constitution by interpreting laws as written, never rewriting them from the bench.
Victim-Centered
Ensuring victims' voices are heard while maintaining defendants' rights to due process.
Community Safety
Protecting Putnam County through appropriate dispositional results for juvenile offenders. Also understanding and weighing best interest for juveniles to allow proper rehabilitation.
The Case
Why Putnam County Needs Barry Schroeder
Experienced Leadership
Barry brings a consistent and strong litigation and courtroom experience. He is a proven leader in the legal field throughout Northwest Ohio.
Protecting Conservative Values
As a lifelong Republican, Barry will uphold Constitutional principles and the traditional values that make our community strong.
Efficient Court Management
Barry will ensure our court system runs efficiently. Barry will focus on the utilization of technology to improve access to the court by the public.
Community Connections
With deep ties to local businesses, farms, and families, Barry understands the unique needs of Putnam County residents. Barry is a member of the Kalida Lions Club. Barry professionally serves many organizations and non-profits as their attorney of record on a pro bono basis.
Local Roots
Community Involvement
Kalida St. Michael's Catholic Church Member
- Past Parish Council Member
- Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree
Youth Support
- Athletic Boosters supporter
- Assistance with autism awareness in the County
- Assistance as a guardian ad litem (child advocate) in court proceedings where he is a specific advocate for a child's best interest.
Civic Organizations
- Member of Kalida Lions Club
- Former Republican Central Committee Member
Youth Leadership
- Active with special needs community including specific ties to the autism community locally.
- Longtime supporter of Putnam County 4-H programs.
- Longtime supporter of youth sports
In His Own Right
Why Barry?
Barry handled nearly all of the juvenile delinquent and unruly cases that were litigated in Putnam County from 2013 to 2017. In that time, Barry made charging decisions in cases ranging from murder to unruly child behavior, always seeking fair outcomes for victims while guiding youth toward rehabilitation. Barry worked to ensure the proper result was found for victims, but also the juvenile offender in any case he handled. He cares deeply about victims, but also about youth that make poor decisions, and need direction moving forward.
Barry is the only candidate who is a guardian ad litem (child advocate) for the court. In such a role, Barry digs deep, meeting with the child and anyone the child may have a part of their lives. Barry makes recommendations to the court on the hardest issues, including tough decisions involving removing children from their home, when necessary. In those matters, the best interest of the child has always been Barry's top concern.
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