Background
Close, Michael L. was born on July 23, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Ellsworth L. and Faye A. (Bowman) Close.
Close, Michael L. was born on July 23, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Ellsworth L. and Faye A. (Bowman) Close.
Bachelor of Science in Education, The Ohio State University, 1967;
Juris Doctor, Capital U., 1975.
Probation officer, Franklin County Judicial Court, Columbus, Ohio., 1971-1973;
referee, Franklin County Judicial Court, Columbus, Ohio., 1973-1976;
lawyer sole practitioner, Columbus, Ohio., 1976-1989;
law director, City of Hilliard, Ohio., 1978-1985;
judge, Franklin County Common Please, Columbus, 1989-1993;
judge, 10th District Court of Appeals, Columbus, since 1993. President Discover Title Agency, Columbus, 1979-1994. Adjunct Professor of law Capital Law School, Columbus, 1983.
Faculty Ohio Judicial College, Columbus, since 1989.
Michael L. Close has been listed as a reputable Judge by Marquis Who's Who.
Councilman City of Dublin, Ohio, 1984-1989, mayor, 1986-1989. Trustee Dublin Fund, 1990-1995, Faith Mission, 1992-1995. Member Columbus Bar Association (director) 1982-1986, 92-), Ohio State Bar Association (delegate 1982-1992)., Rotary International, KC.
Avocations: bridge, golf, fast pitch softball, flying, motorcycling.
Married Christine A. Schmitt, August 21, 1971. Children: Allison L., Daniel J., Brian C.
