Justice Robert Cupp
Cupp seeks re-election to the Ohio Supreme Court 

Justice Robert Cupp is seeking re-election to Ohio’s highest court.  Robert Cupp has served as a justice on the Supreme Court of Ohio since January, 2007. 

Much of Justice Cupp’s 30-year legal career has been committed to effective public service.   Prior to his election to the Supreme Court, he served as a judge on the 3rd District Court of Appeals; as a State Senator for 16 years, including two terms as the President Pro Tem, the Senate’s 2nd highest leader; as a Lima city prosecutor and assistant director of law; and was twice was elected an Allen County commissioner. 

In addition, Justice Cupp engaged in the private practice of law in Lima for more than 25 years.  He is a member of the Allen County and Ohio State Bar Associations. He co-authored the book, [Legal] Ethics and Discipline in Ohio, published by the Ohio State Bar Foundation in 1977.  He currently chairs the Ohio State Bar Association’s Judicial Administration and Legal Reform Committee. 

Justice Cupp twice received the Ohio State Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award and is the recipient of the State 4-H Alumni Award. He is a past president of the 13-county Black Swamp Area Boy Scout Council.  He has taught judicial process and leadership studies at Ohio Northern University as a visiting professor. 

Bob was born in rural Allen County and grew up on his family’s farm. He earned his political science degree with high distinction from Ohio Northern University in 1973, where he served as president of the student senate. He earned his law degree from Ohio Northern’s College of Law in 1976. 

Justice Cupp’s wife, Libby, is an educator. They have two grown sons, Matthew and Ryan, both of whom are Eagle Scouts. 

Paid for by Cupp for Supreme Court Committee, Grace Drake, Chair; 260 N. Cassady Ave., Columbus, OH 43209