Tyrone Yates facts for kids

Tyrone Keith Yates, born on January 22, 1954, is a judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. He was first elected to this important role on November 8, 2011.

Before becoming a judge, he served in the Ohio House of Representatives. He represented the 33rd District as a member of the Democratic Party from 2003 to 2010.

Early Life and Education

Tyrone Yates was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He graduated from Withrow High School in 1972. While in high school, he was recognized as "Most Likely to Succeed" and "Best School Citizen." He was also named "Boy Mayor of Cincinnati" in 1971.

He earned a history degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1978. Later, he received his law degree from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1981. During law school, he was active in mock trials, which are like practice court cases. He also interned at the White House in 1979. At the University of Cincinnati, he was the student body president.

Public Service Career

Tyrone Yates has held many important jobs in public service. He was an assistant attorney general for the state of Ohio. He also worked as a lawyer at a private firm.

Serving Cincinnati City Council

From 1990 to 1999, Tyrone Yates was a member of the Cincinnati City Council. He was chosen twice to be the vice-mayor of Cincinnati. In 1997, both the Democratic Party and a local citizens' group supported his election.

From 2000 to 2003, he worked in the Public Defender's Office in Hamilton County. This office helps people who cannot afford a lawyer. During this time, he also led Cincinnati's Citizens Committee on Youth.

Ohio House of Representatives

While in the Ohio House of Representatives, Mr. Yates worked on several important committees. These included committees for finance, taxes, and laws about crime. He was the chairman of the Committee on Criminal Justice. This committee helps make laws about how crimes are handled.

He also helped choose a famous Ohioan to be honored in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. He was a member of the Ohio Arts Council. He also taught political science at the University of Cincinnati.

In January 2010, the Governor of Ohio, Ted Strickland, appointed Mr. Yates to be a judge. In 2019, he was re-elected as a municipal court judge in Hamilton County. He won with a large majority of the votes.

Community Involvement and Personal Life

Tyrone Yates is very involved in his community. He is a life member of several organizations, including the National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People (NAACP). He is also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

He has received several awards for his leadership and public service. These include the Myrl H. Shoemaker Award from the Ohio Democratic Party in 2010. In 2013, he received the NAACP Theodore M. Berry Award.

He has served on the boards of many organizations. These include the Harriet Beecher Stowe House and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. He also worked with SOTENI International, a group that helps prevent AIDS in Kenya. He is now the chairman of SOTENI Kenya.

Tyrone Yates is married to Karen L. Yates. They have two children, Aiden and Clarke Sanders.