In re Disqualification of Ward

{¶ 1} This affidavit of disqualification was filed by Rosalie A. Graves, seeking the disqualification of Judge Richard G. Ward from further proceedings in the above-captioned case.

{¶ 2} Affiant claims that Judge Ward cannot fairly and impartially preside over the underlying case because of a personal and professional relationship he has with an attorney in this matter. Affiant further alleges that the judge and attorney practiced law together in the same law firm and that the judge employed the attorney as an assistant prosecuting attorney during the judge’s prior tenure as the county…