Athena Stefanou
Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge, District 5, OH
2025 Endorsement
Athena Stefanou is a lifelong Cincinnatian with deep roots in the community and a commitment to fairness, integrity, and public service. Raised in a close-knit family of first-generation immigrants, Athena learned the values of hard work, compassion, and community service from an early age. Athena began her legal career as a public defender. She spearheaded efforts to expedite protection orders for victims and trained courthouse staff on Marsy’s Law to ensure their privacy as victims of violent crime.