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Bob Umholtz '79 reflects on faith & career after retirement

 














Congratulations to Bob Umholtz '79 on his recent retirement as Geauga County's chief public defender. This role was never something Bob thought of doing. Bob served as a Chinese linguist in the U.S. Air Force, and then came to Malone after leaving the military, where he graduated with a degree in Social Science with a concentration in Far Eastern studies. After getting summer job shoeing horses for a federal judge during his time in college, Bob was encouraged to go to law school. Bob met his wife at law school, and discovered his calling through public defense.

Bob placed tremendous value in impacting those he represented in court. To Bob, public defense is about representing people, not excusing crimes, and that understanding a client’s life story changes how justice is viewed. Bob hopes that his career is a reflection of his faith and compassion. What started as encouragement from shoeing horses turned into a tremendous career spanning almost 4 decades that was marked by impact and care. Congratulations to Bob on an amazing career, and we wish you all the best in this next chapter of life! To read the full story on Bob, click here.

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