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Michael 'Mike' DeWine

Attorney General Michael 'Mike' DeWine's Biography

Michael DeWine
Full Name: Michael 'Mike' DeWine
Office: Attorney General (OH), Republican
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Frances; 8 Children: Patrick, Jill, Rebecca, John, Brian, Alice, Mark, Anna
Birth Date: 01/05/1947
Birth Place: Springfield, OH
Home City: Cedarville Township, OH
Religion: Roman Catholic
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Education

JD, Ohio Northern University College of Law, 1972
BS, Education, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, 1969.

Political Experience

Attorney General, State of Ohio, 2010-present
Senator, United States Senate, 1994-2007
Candidate, United States Senate, Ohio, 2006
Lieutenant Governor, State of Ohio, 1990-1994
Candidate, United States Senate, 1992
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1982-1990
Senator, Ohio State Senate, 1980-1982

Current Legislative Committees

  • No committee memberships found.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

Congressional Coalition on Adoption
National Republican Senatorial Committee
Senate Auto Caucus
Co-Chair, Senate Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children
Senate Centrist Coalition
Senate Rural Health Caucus
Senate Steel Caucus

Professional Experience

Attorney, Private Practice, 1973-present
Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1976-1981
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Green County, 1973-1976.

Organizations

Member, Saint Paul Catholic Church, present
Member, Green County Bar Association
Member, Green County Historical Society

Additional Information

  • Astrological Sign:

    Capricorn

  • Awards:

    -Recognition, Association for the Advancement of Psychology, 2005
    -Legislative Service Award, Ohio Rehabilitation Association, 2005
    -National Congressional Award, National Recreations and Park Association, 2005
    -Senate Legislator of the Year, National Recreation and Park Association, 2005
    -National Legislative Advocacy Award, Naval Reserve Association, 2005
    -Spirit of Enterprise, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2001, 2004, 2005
    -Charles Dick Medal of Merit, National Guard Association, 2003, 2005
    -Friend of the Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau, 2001, 2005
    -Highway Safety Leaders Award, Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, 2004
    -Board of Directors Award, Association for Career and Technical Education, 2004
    -Jim and Vanita Oelsherlager Child Advocacy Award, Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron, 2004
    -State and National Leadership Award, Compass House, 2004
    -Keep America Safe Award, Court TV/National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 2004
    -Commitment to Children Award, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, 2004
    -Congressional Friends of Farm Bureau, Farm Bureau, 2004
    -Thomas Jefferson Award for Distinguished Service, Food Marketing Institute/International Foodservice Distributors Association, 2004
    -InterAction Award, InterAction, 2004
    -Legacy Housing Award, Generations United, 2004
    -Congressional Champions Award, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 2004
    - Congressional Partnership Award, National Association of Development Organizations, 2004
    -Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Businesses, 2000, 2003, 2004
    -Legislator of the Year, National Mental Health Association, 2004
    -National Youthbuild Coalition Award, National YouthBuild Coalition, 2004
    -NYUMBANI Medallion of Hope, NYUMBANI-USA, 2004
    -Bread for the World Award, Ohio Bread for the World Members, 2004
    -Hope Taft Prevention Advocacy Award, Ohio Parents for Drug Free Youth, 2004
    -Guardian Award, Partnership for a Drug-free America, 2004
    -Small Business Advocate Award, Small Business Survival Committee, 2004
    -Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, National Association of Manufacturers, 2001, 2004
    -Honorary Chair, Alliance for Consumer Education, 2003
    -Dr. Nathan Davis Award, American Medical Association, 2003
    -National Security Leadership Award, American Security Council, 2003
    -Public Policy Leadership Award, American Society of Transplantation, 2003
    -Jack Ossofsky Award for Lifetime Achievement, Child Welfare League of America, et. al, 2003
    -Golden Eagle Award, Council for National Defense, 2003
    -True Blue Award, Family Research Council, 2003
    -Dr. Clement Austria Community Service Award, Golden Age Senior Center, 2003
    -Certificate of Appreciation, Joint Council on International Children's Services, 2003
    -Leadership Award, March of Dimes, 2003
    -Thomas E. Burnett, Jr. Award, Medical Device Manufacturers Association, 2003
    -Community Health Superhero Award, National Association of Community Health Centers, 2003
    -Donald Santarelli Award for Public Policy, National Organization of Victim Assistance, 2003
    -SAFE KIDS Champion Award, National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 2003
    -Watchdog of the Treasury Award, National Taxpayers Union, 2003
    -OVRDC Area Leadership Award, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission, 2003
    -Minuteman of the Year, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, 2003
    -Certificate of Appreciation, Campfire USA Councils, 2002
    -Legislator of the Year, Great Lakes Maritime Task Force, 2002
    -National Youth Employment Coalition, 2002
    -Nuestra Familia Award, Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs, 2002
    -Brick on the Walk of Honor, Ohio Society of Fire Service Instructors, 2002
    -Legislator of the Year Award, Congressional Fire Services Institute, 2001
    -Congressional Award, International Association of Firefighters, 2001
    -Congressional Excellence Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 2001
    -Congressional Champion for Children Award, National Child Support Enforcement Association, 2001
    -Retail Champion, National Retail Federation, 2001
    -Muriel Bertsch Award, Ohio Citizens and Senior Association of Senior Center, Inc, 2001
    -ORCA Award, Trade Association of the Outdoor Industry, 2001
    -Award, Rural Community Assistance Program, 2001
    -First Annual Public Policy Leadership Award, American Society of Transplantation, 2000
    -Hero of the Taxpayer, Americans for Tax Reform, 2000
    -A Child's Voice, Children's Medical Center, 2000
    -Senator of the Year, Lake Carriers Association, 2000
    -First Annual Public Policy Award, Lifeline of Ohio, 2000
    -Legislator of the Year, National Association of Student Assistance Professionals, 2000
    -Golden Bulldog Award, Watchdogs of the Treasury, Inc, 2000

  • Number of Grandchildren:

    9

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Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
30 East Broad Street, 17th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-466-4986
Toll Free: 800-282-0515

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