Megan E. Newlove, a seventh generation Wood County resident and Bowling Green attorney for more than 25 years, has announced her candidacy for Wood County Juvenile/Probate Court Judge.
“I want to maintain the exceptional standard of service established under Judge David Woessner,” Newlove said. “I believe I’m the candidate most prepared to serve Wood County in this role.
“My entire career has prepared me for this responsibility,” she said, highlighting her legal experience guiding Wood County residents through estate planning, probate administration, adoptions and guardianships all of which fall under the jurisdiction of the Probate Court.
“Juvenile Court was a key part of my early practice where I dealt with juvenile delinquency cases; abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings; custody disputes; and worked as a guardian ad litem advocating for the best interests of Wood County children.”
Newlove was born and raised in Bowling Green, graduating from Bowling Green High School in 1988. She attended Miami University, earning a degree in Business Administration in 1992 and graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1995.
In addition to practicing law, Newlove has invested in the Wood County community through service on the Bowling Green City Council from 2004 – 2009, serving as president of council from 2006 – 2009. She also served on the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees from 2010 – 2018, serving as chair from 2017 -2018. Newlove continues to serve as a member of the Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities, a position she has held since 2010.
Newlove’s efforts as both an attorney and community leader have been honored through awards including the Ohio State Bar Foundation Community Service Award for District 2 and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
Newlove resides in Bowling Green with her husband Lloyd Triggs, a Bowling Green High School art teacher. Her two sons, Jackson and Liam, graduated from Bowling Green High School and both attend Bowling Green State University.
“I haven’t just studied these issues – I have lived them in my practice for 25 years,” she said. “I have sat with families in crises. I have fought for children who had no voice. I have helped grieving families honor their loved ones. I know what families need from this court: a judge with experience, compassion, and the commitment to serve every person fairly and efficiently.”
