This morning we were honored to have Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz as our guest speaker. We are truly blessed and very fortunate to have such a conscientious individual elected to serve in this position and all citizens in Geauga County are the beneficiaries. Jim talked about his responsibilities overseeing the Prosecutor's Office and how cases make it to a Grand Jury. We all learned a lot about the legal process and can be proud that Geauga County is tough on crime! Jim fielded a ton of questions from the audience and shed some light on numerous topics. He is a good steward of our taxpayer dollars, and through his leadership, we can all be assured that justice is being served well in Geauga County!
James R. Flaiz is the 40th Prosecuting Attorney of Geauga County.
He is a proud South Russell resident for more than 23 years who has dedicated his career to serving the community he calls home. A graduate of Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School, The Ohio State University, and the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Jim brings deep local roots and a sharp legal mind to everything he does. Before being elected Geauga County Prosecutor in 2012, he spent six years on South Russell Village Council, where he chaired the Safety Committee, served on the Finance Committee, and represented Council on the Planning Commission. As an attorney, Jim’s practice spanned juvenile law, criminal defense, mediation, and general civil litigation. He also stepped up as a Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children and served as both an Acting Judge and substitute prosecutor in Chardon Municipal Court. Jim’s leadership extends well beyond the courtroom. He’s a Past President of the Geauga County Bar Association, and a two-time Past President of the Geauga County Law Library Board of Trustees. He’s also an active member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Chagrin Valley Jaycees, and The Ohio State University Alumni Association.
