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Judge Helen Wallace

Administrative Judge

Judge Wallace is the Administrative Judge of Montgomery County Juvenile Court, which strives to provide individualized justice for children and protect the community, carefully balancing the interests of both. Judge Wallace began sitting as a Judge in 2019, after nearly 2 decades of legal practice focusing on children and families. Judge Wallace earned her law degree from George Washington University Law School after a B.A. International Affairs from the University of Cincinnati and graduation from Walnut Hills High School. She has spearheaded many successful initiatives and programs, serves on an Ohio Supreme Court commission and is active in bar and judicial associations and committees. Judge Wallace is married with 2 young adult children.

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Judge Nicholas Sylvain

Judge

Judge Sylvain, of Kettering, assumed office on May 18, 2026, and must run for election in November to retain the seat. “I am humbled that I will be able to continue my service to the people of Montgomery County through this new opportunity with the Juvenile Court,” he said. “It is truly exciting that I will be able to leverage 32 years of legal experience to help children and families of my home county find justice and improve their lives.” A 1993 graduate of William & Mary Law School, Judge Sylvain gained legal experience while studying for his Juris Doctor by conducting legal research over his summer breaks, first for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C., and later for a circuit court judge in Norfolk, Virginia. He also represented indigent clients in child support cases and unemployment compensation claims through his school’s legal aid clinic. After graduating, Judge Sylvain moved back to Dayton to begin his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the Montgomery County Prosecutor’s Office, where he served from 1993 until 2002. His work included felony trial litigation and serving as a supervising attorney for the Family Violence Unit. In 2002, Judge Sylvain became a magistrate in the domestic relations division of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, where he handled motions and trials pertaining to custody and parenting time, domestic violence protection orders, and interstate child support. He served in that position until his appointment to the bench.

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Address

380 West Second St.
Dayton, OH 45422

Phone Number

(937) 496-7908

Hours of Operation

Weekdays: 8:30AM–4:30PM
Weekends: CLOSED