Background
Carson, Herman A. was born on August 4, 1955 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States.
Carson, Herman A. was born on August 4, 1955 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States.
Ohio Northern University (Bachelor of Arts, 1977). The Ohio State University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1980). Chairman, Athens County Public Defender Commission, since 1981.
Solicitor, Village of Glouster, since 1987.
Acting Judge, Athens County Municipal Court, since 1986.
Worked at Sowash, Carson & Ferrier (Athens, Ohio) specializing in Criminal and Traffic Defense Law, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, General Civil Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1980, Ohio. 1981, United States. District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
1990, United States.
Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit. Rule 65 Certified Lead Counsel for Capital Cases, 1987. Chairman, Athens County Public Defender Commission, 1981-1991.
Solicitor, Village of Glouster, 1987-1993.
Acting Judge, Athens County Municipal Court, 1986. Member: Athens County (Vice-President, 1996) and Ohio State (Member, Criminal Justice Committee, 1986) Bar Associations.
Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Trustees, 1991-1993). Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Founding Member and Board of Directors, 1987.
Vice President, 1991-1993.
Treasurer, 1995).
Member: Athens County (Vice-President, 1996) and Ohio State (Member, Criminal Justice Committee, 1986) Bar Associations. Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers (Member, Board of Trustees, 1991-1993). Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Founding Member and Board of Directors, 1987.
Vice President, 1991-1993.
Treasurer, 1995).