Judge
John J. Russo
for Court of Appeals
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Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge John J. Russo has presided over thousands of complex civil and serious criminal cases fairly, impartially, and efficiently since 2005. Now he wants to bring his vast knowledge, insight, and experience to the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
Judge John J. Russo’s judicial temperament, adherence to the highest ethical standards, and unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution have earned him the trust and respect of his fellow judges, the legal community, law enforcement, and the public. He’s clearly our best choice for the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
The Russo Record
- Presided over thousands of civil and criminal cases
- Considered one of the most effective and efficient judges by the Ohio Supreme Court
- Elected by his colleagues as Presiding and administrative judge for 6 years
- Serves as Chair of Ohio Judicial Conference, dedicated to upholding the highest ethical standards
- Elected President of Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the first sitting judge to hold this position
- Presided over Veterans Treatment Court
- Appointed by Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justices to taskforce to help reform Ohio’s legal system
- Served as President of the National Association for Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers
- Chaired Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, which reimburses clients who lost money or property due to dishonest conduct by lawyers
- Respected by bar associations for his judicial temperament and protecting rights