Learn more about the Judge and dedicated staff serving the Clinton County Court of Common Pleas.

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    Judge Andrew T. McCoy

    Judge Andrew T. McCoy was born and raised in Clinton County. He is a graduate of both Wilmington High School and Ohio University. Judge McCoy received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from University of Dayton School of Law where he was a member of the Law Review.

    Judge McCoy was elected Clinton County Common Pleas Judge in November of 2024. Prior to commencing his first term on January 1st, 2025 he served for four years as the elected Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney after thirteen years with that office as an assistant prosecuting attorney. Judge McCoy also spent many years as a partner in a local private law practice.

    Judge McCoy is a member and past President of the Clinton County Bar Association, a current member of the Clinton County Historical Society Board of Trustee, past president of Wilmington City Schools Foundation, past member of the HealthFirst Board and former director and head coach of the Wilmington Youth Wrestling Club.

    Judge McCoy built a home and resides on several acres of the longtime family farm outside of town.

  • Magistrate Helen L. Rowlands

    Started as a legal secretary/paralegal in 1982 and worked her way through Wright State University (BS in Accounting, summa cum laude) and Capital Law School (Juris Doctorate). She engaged in the general practice of law and prosecution of misdemeanors before taking her present position as Magistrate in the Clinton County Common Pleas Court in February 2003.

  • Magistrate Lauren E. Raizk

    Magistrate Raizk has served in the Common Pleas Court since January 2022. Before joining the Court, she was engaged in private practice for 17 years. She also previously served as a Magistrate and Acting Judge in the Clinton County Municipal Court. She graduated from Wilmington College and Capital University Law School.

Court Staff

Brian L. Prickett – Court Manager/Bailiff
Responsible for Court Operations as well as Courtroom Security.

Kirk Neuenschwander – Bailiff - DR Compliance Officer
Ensures compliance with court orders and procedures. Responsible for Court Room Security. Provides Administrative support to the court.

Ka'Shira Myburgh – Administrative Bailiff - Jury Commission Clerk - Civil Compliance Officer
Provides administrative support to the court.