Judge Richard S. Skelton: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas (Ohio), Department 4th Floor, Courtroom 9

Biography

Hon. Richard S. Skelton is a judge for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio. He was elected to the bench in November 2014.


During his tenure on the Court of Common Pleas, Skelton has served as chair of the court’s Criminal Practice Committee and has sat on its Technology Committee, Security Committee, and Civil Practice Committee.


He received a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in 1984. Skelton went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Dayton School of Law in 1988.


After graduating from law school, he began his legal career as a trial attorney, a position he would maintain until his election to the bench. During that time, Skelton gained experience in criminal and civil litigation, representing individuals in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and criminal defense matters.


In addition, he appeared on various local television shows pertaining to legal issues. Skelton also lectured frequently at the University of Dayton School of Law.


His memberships have included the Dayton Bar Association (Ethics Committee) and the Ohio State Bar Association.


Skelton resides in Oakwood.

Recent Cases by Hon. Richard S. Skelton

On January 12, 2021 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Jan 12, 2021

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

OTHER TORT

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2021

On December 20, 2019 a civil all other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

14 Files
Filed

Dec 20, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

CIVIL ALL OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2021

On October 25, 2019 a middletown case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

Oct 25, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

MIDDLETOWN

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2021

On September 10, 2019 a riverside case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

Sep 10, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

RIVERSIDE

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 10, 2021

On July 31, 2019 a dayton case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

Jul 31, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

DAYTON

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 09, 2021

On January 2, 2019 a huber heights case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

Jan 02, 2019

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

HUBER HEIGHTS

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 11, 2021

On October 2, 2017 a civil all other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

110 Files
Filed

Oct 02, 2017

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

CIVIL ALL OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 12, 2021

On February 5, 2016 a civil all other case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

58 Files
Filed

Feb 05, 2016

Status

Settlement

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

CIVIL ALL OTHER

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2021

On May 10, 2015 a trotwood case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

May 10, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

TROTWOOD

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On January 14, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

62 Files
Filed

Jan 14, 2015

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On October 3, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Oct 03, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On August 27, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Aug 27, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On August 5, 2014 a divorce without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Aug 05, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

DIVORCE WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On July 28, 2014 a dissolution without children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jul 28, 2014

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

DISSOLUTION WITHOUT CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On July 9, 2014 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

32 Files
Filed

Jul 09, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On June 24, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jun 24, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On June 23, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

Filed

Jun 23, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On June 16, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

50 Files
Filed

Jun 16, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On June 12, 2014 a forfeiture of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jun 12, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On June 10, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

24 Files
Filed

Jun 10, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On June 4, 2014 a forfeiture of property case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

17 Files
Filed

Jun 04, 2014

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

Forfeiture

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On May 8, 2014 a medical malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

22 Files
Filed

May 08, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 30, 2021

On April 4, 2014 a divorce with children case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

11 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

DIVORCE WITH CHILDREN

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 29, 2021

On March 7, 2014 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Montgomery County. Judge Richard S. Skelton presiding.

37 Files
Filed

Mar 07, 2014

Status

Settlement

Judge

Hon. Richard S. Skelton Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Richard S. Skelton

Court

Montgomery County

County

Montgomery County, OH

Category

OTHER TORT

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 06, 2021

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