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John J. Russo

Candidate insights
  • Was Common Pleas Court Administrative and Presiding judge from 2014-2019.
  • Worked to kickstart bail reform and reduce the use of cash bail by changing court policies.
  • Apologized in 2018 after ordering deputies to tape a defendant's mouth shut to prevent him from disrupting court.
Sitting Judge?
Yes
Party
democrat
Residence
Westlake
Admitted to practice law in Ohio
1992
Previous jobs
Private practice (civil), Private practice (criminal)

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