Judge Kaufman began practicing Law in 1998. He is a 1989 graduate of Sandusky High School. He received his Bachelor’s degree, (1993) and his Juris Doctor degree, (1997) from the University of Toledo.

He began practicing law in Erie County in 1998. Prior to taking the Bench, he was a partner at the Law Firm of Kaufman & Kaufman, Co., LPA. Throughout his career his practiced general civil litigation, domestic relations, criminal defense, estate planning and probate, land transactions, and municipal representation. He has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in Civil ligation and been the Prosecutor and Defense Counsel in thousands of criminal matters.

He served as the Assistant Law Director/Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Sandusky, the Prosecutor for the Village of Kelleys Island, Prosecutor for the City Huron, Solicitor for the Village of Bay View and Special Prosecutor for Ottawa County. He was also formally a member of the Erie County Health Department, Board of Health where he served as the President Pro Tempore.

He is a member of the Erie County Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association.

His connection to the City of Sandusky, Perkins Township, and the Villages of Bay View and Castalia compliment his life experiences and his unique understanding of the needs of the community. He was elected as Judge of the Sandusky Municipal Court on November 4, 2025 for a Six (6) term, which began on January 1, 2026.