Welcome
"The mission of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is to provide a forum
for the fair, impartial and timely resolution of civil and criminal cases."
Unlike the other divisions of the Common Pleas Court, the General Division, having "general jurisdiction" will hear civil matters with a value of greater than $15,000, criminal matters where the crimes are defined by statute as felonies, and other certain criminal offenses.
Recent News
Two Judges Inducted Into Alumni Hall of Fame
John J. Russo and Joan Synenberg honored by Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Judge Nancy Margaret Russo Teaches Re-Entry Class at NERC
Program help incarcerated women prepare to re-enter society
Judge John J. Russo Sworn In As Second Vice Chair of the OJC
The Ohio Judicial Conference provides resources to support and assist judges.
Featured Events
Expungement Help Clinic
11/8/2018 - 6/27/2019
A helpful clinic of the steps to expunge a criminal record and providing helpful assistance as needed.
Probation Clients Job & Resource Fair
11/9/2018
Are you looking for quality employment opportunities? Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and Cleveland Municipal Court are hosting a Job and Resource Fair for our probation clients!
Drug Court Graduation
12/19/2018 - 11/20/2019
The Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is hosting a ceremony for those completing their treatment program.
Community Outreach
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court offers educational opportunities to children throughout Cuyahoga County. Our Judges visit schools, welcome students into their courtrooms and even hold live Court sessions at middle schools.
We encourage your school to contact Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court to see what kind of educational experience would best fit your curriculum.
