Meet Megan Newlove

Deep Roots in Wood County

Born and raised in Bowling Green, Megan is a 1988 graduate of Bowling Green High School. After earning her B.S. in Business Administration from Miami University in 1992, she returned to Northwest Ohio for law school, attending the University of Toledo College of Law. She graduated cum laude in 1995, having served as Student Articles Editor of the University of Toledo Law Review and on the College of Law Governing Board – demonstrating the leadership and commitment to excellence that would define her career. Megan chose to build her life and legal practice in Wood County because this is home – the community that shaped her and the place where she wanted to make a difference.

Comprehensive Legal Experience in Probate and Juvenile Law

For over 25 years, Megan has dedicated her legal career to serving Wood County families in many of the matters that come before the Probate and Juvenile Courts:

Probate and Estate Planning: Throughout her 25+ year career, Megan has guided countless families through:

• Estate planning and probate administration
• Adoptions, helping create forever families
• Guardianship matters

Juvenile Court Practice: Early in her career, Megan practiced extensively in Juvenile Court, gaining firsthand experience with the cases that require both legal expertise and deep compassion:

• Juvenile delinquency cases
• Abuse, neglect and dependency proceedings
• Custody disputes
• Guardian ad Litem appointments, advocating for children’s best interests

Business and Real Estate Expertise: Since 2008, Megan has owned and operated Bowling Green Title, Ltd., overseeing the daily operations of a real estate title company that provides title and closing services for residential and commercial transactions throughout Wood County. This business ownership experience demonstrates her ability to manage complex operations, oversee staff, handle financial matters, and deliver efficient service – all skills essential to running an effective courtroom. Her understanding of real estate and financial transactions is directly relevant to the property and estate matters that regularly come before the Probate court.

Extraordinary Community Leadership

Megan’s commitment to Wood County extends far beyond her legal practice. For decades, she has served the community in leadership roles that demonstrate her ability to work collaboratively, manage complex organizations, and make sound decisions in the public interest:

• Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees (2010-2018), serving as Board Chair from 2017-2018. As Chair, Megan led the governing body of a major public university, working with trustees appointed by governors of both political parties and making decisions affecting thousands of students, faculty, and staff. This role required consensus-building, strategic thinking, and the ability to balance competing interests – all skills essential to effective judicial service.

• Bowling Green City Council, Third Ward (2004-2009), serving as Council President from 2006-2009. Megan represented the Third Ward on City Council and was selected by her colleagues to serve as Council President, demonstrating their trust in her leadership. She worked across party lines to serve Bowling Green residents, make critical decisions on city finances and services, and address community needs. As a Councilperson she was committed to serving all residents fairly and impartially, regardless of their background or political views – the same impartiality required of judges.

• City of Bowling Green Board of Public Utilities (2010-present), providing oversight of essential city services and infrastructure.

Through this service, Megan has demonstrated the leadership, sound judgment, and ability to work with diverse stakeholders that will serve her well on the bench.

Recognition and Awards

• 2010 Ohio State Bar Foundation Award for Community Service by Attorneys Under 40 for District 2
• Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year (2014)

Why This Court, Why Now

“For years, I have known that if this position became available, I wanted to serve,” Megan explains. “The Probate/Juvenile Court is where we can make the most meaningful difference in people’s lives. Whether it is protecting an abused child, advocating for a family in crisis, guiding individuals through the probate process, or helping create a forever family through adoption – this court serves people at their most vulnerable moments.”

“I haven’t just studied these issues – I have lived them in my practice for 25 years. I have sat with families in crises. I have fought for children who had no voice. I have helped grieving families honor their loved ones. I know what families need from this court: a judge with experience, compassion, and the commitment to serve every person fairly and efficiently.”

“My entire career has prepared me for this responsibility, and I am ready to serve.”

A Vision for Wood County’s Probate/Juvenile Court

Megan is committed to:

• Efficient and compassionate case management that respects families’ time and emotional needs
• Child safety as the paramount concern in abuse, neglect, and dependency cases
• Rehabilitation and accountability in juvenile delinquency matters
• Accessible, understandable probate processes for families settling estates
• Collaboration with social service agencies to provide comprehensive support to families in crisis

Personal

Megan resides in Bowling Green with her husband Lloyd Triggs, an Art Teacher at Bowling Green High School. Their sons, Jackson and Liam Triggs, are both graduates of Bowling Green High School and are both currently enrolled at Bowling Green State University. She remains actively involved in the community she has called home for most of her life.

“Experience, Compassion, and Commitment to Wood County Families.”