Canton Municipal Court
Canton Municipal Court
Jeremy Foltz:
Caring, Qualified and Canton’s Own
Jeremy Foltz, born, raised and committed to Stark County and Canton, Ohio, is the most qualified candidate for Canton Municipal Court Judge. Currently serving as Chief Magistrate in Canton Municipal Court, Jeremy has over 25 years of experience serving Stark County residents with 18 years as Chief Magistrate, having presided over 125,000 cases.
Qualified
Jeremy Foltz is the experienced choice for Judge of Canton Municipal Court. After 18 years as a magistrate, he’s proven and ready to step into the role immediately.
- More than 18 years serving as Chief Magistrate in Canton Municipal Court, presiding over 125,000 cases
- Attorney serving Stark County for more than 25 years, owner of Foltz Law Offices, LLC
- 2016 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year for work as a Community Legal Aid Services Volunteer
- Stark County Bar Association, Previous Executive Board Member and Current Member
- Ohio Association of Magistrates, Current Member
Caring
Jeremy cares about Canton and its residents. As a lifelong member of this community, he’s committed his professional and personal time to improve the lives of the people who live here. As a practicing attorney for his own law firm and as Chief Magistrate, he has served families during difficult times in their lives. As judge, he will continue to offer a steady and knowledgeable voice in the courtroom.
Canton's Own
Jeremy began his career as a legal intern for the Stark County Prosecutor, Robert D. Horowitz. He has served the Canton judicial system throughout his career, including offering pro bono work for Community Legal Aid Services.
Over the years, he has supported organizations such as:
- Wishes Can Happen, Previous Board Member for more than 20 years
- St. Baldrick’s Foundation, Committee Member for more than 24 years
- Plain Local Schools Foundation, Past President and Board Member ’06-’12
- Trinity United Church of Christ, Past Board Member and Lifelong Member
- Ohio Mock Trial Competition Volunteer Judge, nearly 20 years
About Jeremy Foltz
Jeremy grew up in a close family in Stark County, Ohio. He attended Plain Local Schools, graduating from GlenOak High School in 1992. He went on to graduate from Bowling Green State University and then earned his law degree from the University of Akron.
Jeremy met his wife, Katie, at GlenOak and they raised two daughters, Grace and Claire.
Jeremy and Katie are active volunteers for local charities, including St. Baldrick’s, a national charity that raises money for childhood cancer. The local chapter was started by Jeremy’s mother and aunt, after his sister passed away from cancer at the age of 19.
In their free time, Jeremy and Katie enjoy traveling, boating and spending time with family and friends.