Marilyn Zayas

Marilyn Zayas (born 1964) is a judge on Hamilton County's First District Court of Appeals. In 2016, Zayas became the first person of Latino heritage elected to a Court of Appeals in Ohio; she was re-elected in 2018. Her father worked in a printing shop, and her mother was a seamstress in a garment factory. She earned a bachelor of science in computer science from City College of the City University of New York. From 1994 to 1997, Zayas attended the University of Cincinnati College of Law. One of Cincinnati Council's 2021 Women's Heritage Month honorees. University of Cincinnati College of Law Nicholas Longworth III Alumni Achievement Award in 2017 League of United Latin American Citizens Women's National Convention Service and Commitment Award in 2014 Ohio Commission of Hispanic and Latino Affairs, Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan Award in 2013.

Personal life Ohio has been Judge Zayas’ home for nearly 34 years. Her family includes her three adult children and two adopted rescue dogs, Thor and Sparkle Lou.