Sandra Shank Beckwith

Judge Sandra Shank Beckwith

Personal

Birthday:

1943

Birthplace:

Norfolk, VA

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Female

Prior Employment:

Private practice, Harrison, Ohio, 1969-1977, 1979-1982
Judge, Hamilton County [Ohio] Municipal Court (elected), 1977-1979, 1982-1987
Judge, Hamilton County [Ohio] Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations (elected), 1987-1989
Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1989-1992
Commissioner, Hamilton County, Ohio, 1989-1992

Education

Name of School:

University of Cincinnati

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1965

Name of School - Second:

University of Cincinnati College of Law

The University of Cincinnati College of Law has established a solid reputation as one of the premier small public law schools. It is a part of a comprehensive research institution in one of the most livable cities in the country. The College offers only the J.D. program to fewer than 400 students, creating an academic setting with a very favorable student/faculty ratio and an excellent environment for the study of law. Our graduates have achieved great success in the profession and in the community. We are indeed fortunate to count our graduates among the leaders of the bench and bar as well as in business and in government.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1968

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

Court Name:

Ohio Southern District Court

President Nominating:

George H.W. Bush

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

2/10/1992

Retirement from Active Service:

1/1/2009