CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
1985 - present
Principal, Law Offices of Richard A. Karcher
General practice of law with emphasis in: Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense
1989 - present
Acting Judge, Perrysburg Municipal Court
Appointed 1989. Presiding as judge with jurisdiction over felony arraignments and the full range of civil and misdemeanor criminal cases.
1980 - present
Staff Attorney, Lucas County Public Defender
Thousands of cases handled per year
Hundreds of trials in all areas of criminal law including: DUI, Assault, Domestic Violence, Theft-related offenses
INVOLVEMENT
Presently:
Toledo Bar Association, 25 year member, Chairman, Municipal Court Committee, 2003-present
Carranor Hunt and Polo Club, Member
St. Rose Parish, Perrysburg, Member
Historic Perrysburg, Inc., 3rd term Board Member, Past Position: Vice President, Present Position: Secretary, Chairman, Membership Committee
Perrysburg Area Historic Museum, Founding Board Member, Present Position: Chairman, Nominating Committee
Toledo Industrial and Recreational Employee Services, Inc., Legal Advisor to Board of Trustees
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, 20 year Volunteer, Annual Campaign Donor
Formerly:
Ottawa Park Advisory Board, President (5 years)
Neighborhood Revitalization Coalition, Chairman
Common Cause of Ohio, Board Member
Perrysburg Democratic Club, President
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Married, 3 children
Life is always active in the Karcher household. Connie is in retail advertising and we have three boys: Alex, 11, Colgan, 5, Courtland, 2
Our days are challenging, as logistics alone can keep any family busy. As most parents know, kids, school & extracurricular activities make daily living an adventure and our family is no exception.
Somehow we manage... and having fun in the process is always the priority.
