Carrie Heisele is a Magistrate for the Warren County Common Pleas Court (General Division). Magistrate Heisele was appointed to the bench in May 2021.
Prior to taking the bench, Magistrate Heisele was an Assistant Warren County Prosecuting Attorney since 2006. At the Prosecutor’s Office, Magistrate Heisele was a docket attorney prosecuting felony cases of all levels, including murder, sexual assault, and other high-level felonies. As a felony prosecutor she engaged in constant negotiations between opposing parties to arrive at the best possible outcome, learning to deal with difficult persons under negative circumstances.
Her background in trial work gives her great insight into complicated cases and ever-developing conditions. As a magistrate, she is accustomed to discerning and adapting to evolving environments, and successfully communicating with people in difficult situations, who are often experiencing trauma and stress. Magistrate Heisele’s experience on the bench provides her with the acumen necessary to dive into, scrutinize, and arrive at fair and just resolutions while adhering to the strict letter of law.
Magistrate Heisele received her Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of Dayton in 2003 and her Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in 2006. During law school, Magistrate Heisele served as a justice on the judicial board and focused her studies on litigation.
Throughout her career, Magistrate Heisele has been a devoted advocate for children, spending a large majority of her time as an assistant prosecutor holding offenders accountable for crimes against children. Magistrate Heisele is dedicated to keeping our citizens safe by holding offenders accountable, and assisting the court in running efficient, effective, and quality support for our community.
Carrie was born in Detroit, Michigan. She and her husband Kenneth have been married for 16 years and have two daughters, Emelia and Megan. Carrie is a member of the Warren County Bar Association and the Ohio Association of Magistrates, where she serves as a mentor to newly appointed magistrates. Carrie is a member of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women, Republican Women of Warren County, and the Mason Republican Women where she serves as treasurer. A life-long catholic, Carrie and her family attend St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. In her spare time, Carrie enjoys biking, the outdoors, and spending time with her family.
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