Cincinnati attorney Dennis C. Mahoney is running for Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division, in the 2026 general election. The nonpartisan race also includes Alan C. Triggs.

Mahoney has practiced personal injury and Social Security law in Cincinnati since joining O'Connor, Acciani & Levy as a partner in 1992, according to his National Trial Lawyers profile. Before entering private practice, he served as a probation officer at Hamilton County Government.

Candidate information

  • Name: Dennis C. Mahoney
  • Office sought: Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge, General Division (Term Commencing Feb. 10)
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Party: Nonpartisan
  • Education: Bachelor of business administration, University of Cincinnati (1980); juris doctor, Salmon P. Chase College of Law (1990)
  • Bar admissions: State Bar of Ohio (1990); State Bar of Kentucky (1991); Ohio Supreme Court; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court of Kentucky, Eastern District

Experience and public service

Mahoney was admitted to the Ohio bar in 1990 and joined O'Connor, Acciani & Levy as a partner in 1992. His practice focuses on personal injury and Social Security law. He was named a SuperLawyers honoree in 2014 and 2015 and is a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, according to that organization's website.

He previously worked as a probation officer for Hamilton County Government.

On the issues

Mahoney outlined his priorities in a candidate response on Ballotpedia.

Court administration and access to justice: Mahoney said his mission as judge would be "to ensure that every civil case is handled in a timely, organized, and cost-effective manner so litigants receive fair and efficient access to justice." He said he would focus on moving cases through the system promptly while promoting transparency and accessibility in the courtroom.

Criminal justice and sentencing: Mahoney said he is committed to serving as "an independent and impartial judge, applying the law fairly and without bias." He added that serious crimes deserve serious consequences and that he would impose firm, appropriate sentences to protect the community and uphold the rule of law.

Endorsements

The following endorsement is claimed by the endorser, according to a Hamilton County Republican Party Facebook post from March 2026:

  • Hamilton County Republican Party

The Anderson-Mariemont Journal did not receive a completed questionnaire from Mahoney. This profile is based on publicly available sources. Mahoney faces Alan C. Triggs in the Nov. 3 general election.