Katherine Leve
Lancaster,OH
Summary
Accomplished attorney and prosecutor with extensive experience in criminal prosecution, specialized dockets, child support enforcement, and multidisciplinary justice initiatives. Skilled in collaborating with judges, law enforcement, treatment providers, government agencies, and community stakeholders to develop innovative solutions addressing substance use disorders, human trafficking, behavioral health, family support enforcement, and offender rehabilitation. Experienced supervisor, public speaker, and policy contributor, with a strong background in legislative analysis, program development, and cross-agency leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Prosecutor, Specialized Dockets
Franklin County Prosecutor
Columbus, Ohio
03.2020 - Current
- Conduct eligibility assessments for specialized dockets serving individuals affected by opioid addiction, polysubstance abuse, mental illness and human trafficking
- Provide prosecutorial leadership on multidisciplinary teams for the opiate addiction and human trafficking dockets responsible for participant supervision, treatment engagement and risk management
- Develop and present recommendations to the court regarding compliance, sanctions, incentives, probation conditions, and community safety concerns
- Collaborate with justice system and treatment professionals to implement trauma-informed and recovery-oriented approaches that promote accountability and reduce recidivism
- Serve as public ambassador for specialty court programs through community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and public speaking
Assistant Prosecutor, Criminal Non-Support Unit
Franklin County Prosecutor
Columbus, Ohio
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Managed high volume felony criminal non-support cases from initial review through grand jury presentation, indictment, plea negotiations, and trial
- Conducted case evaluations, witness preparation, legal research, and trial strategy development
- Collaborated with child support enforcement agencies, law enforcement, and court personnel to ensure effective enforcement of support obligations
- Negotiated resolutions that balanced accountability, compliance, and the best interests of children and families
Staff Attorney, Special Assistant Prosecutor
Fairfield County Child Support Enforcement Agency
Lancaster, Ohio
01.2010 - 03.2013
- Appointed as Special Assistant Prosecutor to prosecute felony and misdemeanor criminal non-support cases
- Represented the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings involving child support establishment, modification, and enforcement
- Advised agency staff on legal and regulatory compliance for child-support enforcement, enhancing agency operations
- Supervised support staff, leading training and oversight to optimize case processing and service delivery
- Developed and delivered educational presentation to members of the local bar regarding child support law, enforcement procedures, and legislative developments
- Served on legislative and policy committees, providing legal analysis and recommendations concerning child support laws, regulations, and enforcement initiatives
Staff Attorney, Special Assistant Prosecutor
Fairfield County Child Support Enforcement Agency
Lancaster, Ohio
06.2005 - 06.2007
- (No additional duties; position previously held prior to family caregiving leave)
Education
J.D. -
Rutgers Law School
New Jersey05-2004
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
New Jersey05-2000
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bowling Green State University
Ohio12-1997
Skills
- Specialized Docket Leadership
- Legal Analysis & Case Review
- Program Evaluation & Improvements
- Legislative & Policy Analysis/Advocacy
- Public Safety & Risk Assessment
- Strategic Case Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Cross Agency Collaboration
- Community Outreach & Public Education
- Trauma Informed Practices
- Human Trafficking Intervention
- Expungement & Record Sealing Advocacy
Certification
- State of Ohio, May 2004
Timeline
Assistant Prosecutor, Specialized Dockets
Franklin County Prosecutor
03.2020 - Current
Assistant Prosecutor, Criminal Non-Support Unit
Franklin County Prosecutor
03.2013 - 03.2020
Staff Attorney, Special Assistant Prosecutor
Fairfield County Child Support Enforcement Agency
01.2010 - 03.2013
Staff Attorney, Special Assistant Prosecutor
Fairfield County Child Support Enforcement Agency
06.2005 - 06.2007
J.D. -
Rutgers Law School
Master of Social Work -
Rutgers University
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Bowling Green State University