Judge Lasheyl Stroud

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2021 Community Excellence Award Recipient

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Lasheyl Stroud is a licensed attorney of nearly two decades. She was served as an appointed judicial officer, Magistrate, for seven years. She was the first African American and first Woman to serve as the Lead Juvenile Magistrate. In November 2020, she was elected Judge in Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court. Prior to her 2013 appointment as Magistrate, she practiced in both the public and private sectors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Kentucky State University. In 2003, she received a Juris Doctorate degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

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Lasheyl is accustomed to the inherent stress involved in making quick decisions on the bench that affect members of our community. Within a short period on the bench, she quickly emerged as a leader and served on a pilot specialty docket, chaired court committees, and represented the Court at national conferences to advance juvenile justice. Her committee assignments assisted the Court in progressive policy and planning, strategy workgroups and ensuring that the Court remained on the forefront in trends.

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Lasheyl has overcome tremendous obstacles without wavering in her faith or her commitment to public service. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She serves as a mentor and volunteer in her community and is an active member of New Covenant Believers' Church. She is a Breast Cancer Survivor and a champion of change. Lasheyl is married to Corey, a school Principal, and they have two sons.