ABOUT
MAGISTRATE HEATHER SHANNON
PROBATE COURT MAGISTRATE
Montgomery County
2022-present
The Right Experience. The Right Choice.
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PROVEN JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE YOU CAN TRUST
Probate Magistrate Heather Shannon brings the depth of experience and principled leadership that Greene County families deserve. Appointed in 2022 to the Montgomery County Probate Court, she has presided over more than two thousand probate matters, including adoptions, estates, guardianships, trusts, and mental illness cases. In every case, Probate Magistrate Shannon’s commitment to fairness, efficiency, and compassion shines through, ensuring that every individual who comes before the court is treated with dignity and respect.
Recognized for her innovative vision, Probate Magistrate Shannon was entrusted with developing the Montgomery County Probate Resource Center and launched the Self-Help Center, both of which are groundbreaking initiatives. These initiatives have empowered families to navigate probate matters more easily, saving time, money, and unnecessary stress for court patrons.
A STRONG FOUNDATION IN PROBATE AND FAMILY LAW
Before stepping onto the bench, Heather Shannon spent 15 years practicing probate and family law in Greene County. Her extensive legal background combined with real-world experience serving families during their most critical moments gives her a uniquely well-rounded and rare perspective essential for serving as Probate Judge. She understands not just the letter of the law, but the profound human impact of every decision made in probate court.
A PERSONAL COMMITMENT TO PROTECTING
THE VULNERABLE
Heather Shannon’s heart for service goes beyond the courtroom. As a court-appointed guardian, she personally advocated for elderly individuals at risk of exploitation and provided her with rare and valuable insight into the challenges guardians face every day. . This hands-on experience fuels her passionate commitment to protecting Greene County’s most vulnerable residents.
A RESPECTED LEADER AND EDUCATOR
Throughout her career, Probate Magistrate Shannon has been a leader in the legal community. She is a past President of the Greene County Bar Association and served as Chair of its Grievance and Ethics Committee, helping to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct. As a respected educator, she regularly trains local attorneys and court staff in probate law and procedure, helping shape a stronger legal system for the future.
Her leadership isn't limited to inside the courtroom — it extends across Greene County's legal community and touches the lives of those who rely on a fair and trustworthy judicial system.
DEEP ROOTS IN GREENE COUNTY
Heather Shannon’s story is deeply intertwined with Greene County’s own. Raised in Beavercreek, she graduated from Beavercreek High School in 1999 and Wright State University in 2003. Heather earned her law degree at the University of Dayton School of Law while continuing to live and work in Beavercreek. She also started her law practice in Xenia, Ohio 18 years ago. Today, she proudly calls Bellbrook home, where she and her husband are raising their four children. Greene County isn’t just where she worked; it’s where she grew up, where she built her career, and where she is raising the next generation.
WHY PROBATE MAGISTRATE HEATHER SHANNON IS
THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR PROBATE JUDGE
Probate Magistrate Heather Shannon is ready to serve on day one. Her unmatched probate experience, innovative leadership, unwavering commitment to fairness, and deep roots in Greene County make her the clear, qualified choice to lead the Greene County Probate Court forward.
With Magistrate Heather Shannon on the bench, Greene County families can trust that their loved ones’ legacies and futures are in steady, compassionate, and experienced hands.
ELECT PROBATE MAGISTRATE HEATHER SHANNON FOR GREENE COUNTY PROBATE JUDGE-BECAUSE EXPERIENCE, HEART, AND LEADERSHIP MATTER.
MISSION STATEMENT
Fairness and Access to Justice for All
Magistrate Heather Shannon's mission is to ensure that every individual is treated fairly and has equal access to justice within the probate system. Her approach is rooted in experience, fairness, integrity, and the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard and their rights protected.