Grimes announces bid for judge
WAYNESBURG – Waynesburg attorney Jeffry Grimes Tuesday announced his nomination bid for Greene County Common Pleas Court judge in the May 19 primary.
Grimes, 42, a lifelong resident of Greene County, is a graduate of West Greene High School and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his law degree from Ohio Northern University in 1998.
He was exposed to law at an early age, and it was only natural that he eventually pursue a career in that field.
“I was able to see the importance of the profession and the ability an attorney has to help people through difficult times and be their advocate,” said Grimes. “I want to give back to the community where my family has lived for generations. And our community deserves a committed, honest and competent judge.”
Grimes began his legal profession by working in the office of Attorney Kirk King as a paralegal from 1998-99, and continued his work for Greene County Court as a researcher and opinion writer for Judge William Nalitz, and later Judge Farley Toothman, from 1999-2009. He then went into private practice focusing on oil and gas and real estate matters.
“Practicing law in a small town environment has enabled me to have more of a direct connection to the community,” said Grimes. “Anyone before the court views their matter as the most important … and to them it is. They must be given the time and respect that their day in court entitles them.”
Grimes is the son of Terry and Carlyn Grimes and is married to Kimberley Kachersky Grimes, with whom he has two sons, Jackson, 6 and Joel, 4. He is a member and past president of the Greene County Bar Association, a member of National Rifle Association as well as a member and trustee of Valley Chapel United Methodist Church, Holbrook.
Grimes will seek both the Democratic and Republican nominations in the primary.