Judge Kim A. Browne
Courtroom 62
Judge Kim A. Browne Judge Kim A. Browne was appointed as Judge of the Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Branch by Governor Bob Taft in January, 2002. She was admitted to the Ohio Bar in November, 1993, and the Federal Bar in January 1994. With a background in labor relations, she is a member of the Industrial Relations Research Association and the Columbus Area Labor-Management Committee as well as the Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Judge Browne has been actively involved as Chair of the U.S. Army Guard Reserve 191st Engineer Co. Family Support Group, a member of Governor Taft's Pro Bono Implementation Policy Committee, and a volunteer for the Columbus Bar Association Homeless Project. She serves on the Luncheon Committee for Directions forYouth, a member of Women-to-Women Business Networking/Mentoring Program and has served as a mentor for Fort Hayes Alternative High School. Judge Browne is an Adjunct Professor at Ohio Dominican College.

Staff
  • Secretary - Candace Norris
  • Staff Attorney - Kelly M. Gwin
  • Bailiff - Kim Dorsey

Education
  • B.A., University of Cincinnati, Economics (1990)
  • J.D., The Ohio State University (1993)

Employment
  • Special Assistant to DAS Human Resources Deputy Director (1994-96)
  • BWC Director of Employee and Labor Relations (1997-99)
  • Mediator (1999-2001)
  • BWC Director of Legal Operations (1999-2001)
  • Private Practice of Law (1994-99; 2001-02)
  • Adjunct Professor (2001-to present)

Judge's Expectations

  • Counsel should be prepared to start court on time, promptly at 9:00 AM.
  • Please treat all of the Court's customers (e.g., counsel, litigants, witnesses) and staff with courtesy and respect.
  • Please advise clients of proper court etiquette and dress (i.e., clients should not wear jeans, shorts, T-shirts, hats or other casual wear for court appearances).
  • Please turn off or silence pagers, cellular telephones, etc. while in the courtroom.
  • All parties should check in with bailiff (upon arrival).
  • Counsel must leave a cellular or pager number if they leave the Court after check-in.