OFFICE ADDRESS
EDUCATION |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Appointed United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, Eastern Division at Columbus on November 7, 1997, sworn in on November 10, 1997. The position was formerly held by United States District Judge John D. Holschuh. Judge Marbley was recommended to President Clinton by Senator John Glenn on May 14, 1997; nominated by President Clinton on July 31, 1997; Senate hearing was on September 30, 1997, and Senate confirmation on October 27, 1997. President Clinton signed the Commission on November 7, 1997.
Partner with the law firm of Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease (Associate 1986-1991; Partner 1991-1997) with seventeen years of litigation experience including civil, criminal and administrative. Civil experience was in the areas of general business litigation, product liability and employment litigation.
Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, The Ohio State University College of Law (1998 - Present)
Instructor, Trial Advocacy, Harvard University Law School (1999 - Present)
Northwestern University Law School Trienens Visiting Judicial Scholar (April 2021)
Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, Capital University Law School (1996 - 2005)
Lecturer, Criminal Law and Procedure, Northeastern Illinois University (1984-1986)
Assistant General Counsel, Office of the Regional Attorney, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Region V, (1981 - 1986). Administrative litigation, specializing in physician exclusions and suspensions from the Medicare program.
Associate, Montgomery and Holland, Chicago, lllinois (1979 - 1981) General criminal and civil litigation practice.
On April 25, 2024, Judge Marbley was inducted into The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on The Ohio State University and society and has shown a lifelong commitment to justice, inclusion and diversity.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Columbus Bar Association
Member, National Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Member, John Mercer Langston Law Club
PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS
Supreme Court of Ohio and all Courts and Agencies of the State
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Supreme Court of Illinois and all Courts and Agencies of the State
United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Member Board of Trustees The Ohio State University (2007 – 2014)
Member Board of Trustees Children’s Hospital, Inc./Children’s Hospital (2003 - Present)
Secretary Board of Trustees Children’s Hospital, Inc./Children’s Hospital (2005-Present)
Member Board of Trustees The Ohio State University (2005-2012)
Board of Advisors of The John Glenn School of Public Affairs (2008 - 2019)
Chairman, Board of Directors KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) Columbus Charter School (2006 - Present)
Member, University of North Carolina Board of Visitors (2003 - 2007)
Columbus School for Girls, Center for Girls’ & Young Women’s Leadership Advisory Council(2022 – Present)
Member Board of Trustees The Martin Luther King, Jr. Performing & Cultural Arts Complex (2004 - 2008)
Member Board of Directors African-American Leadership Academy (2004 - 2007)
Member Board of Directors First Tee of Columbus (2004 - 2007)
Member Board of Trustees (Vestry) Saint Philip Episcopal Church (2002 - 2005)
Racial Fairness Implementation Task Force, Chairman (2000 - 2001)
President, Board of Directors, Salesians Boys and Girls Club (1995 - 1997)
Member Board of Directors (1991 - 1997)
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Association Franklin County Board,
Counsel and Secretary to the Board (1994 - 1996);
Counsel to the Board (1996 - 1997);
Executive Committee (1994 - 1996)
Board Member (1991 - 1996)