Kevin is originally from Cleveland. He earned his bachelor's degree from Marquette University, his master's degree from Case Western Reserve University, and his law degree from Cleveland State University School of Law. Kelley lives in Cleveland with his family.

Kevin previously worked as a lawyer in private practice. He was also a social worker and mental health professional.

Kevin J. Kelley currently serves as a judge for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. He was elected in 2022 and has served 1 term. He previously served as a member and the president of Cleveland City Council. Kelley ran for mayor of Cleveland in 2021 but did not win.

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As a member and President of Cleveland City Council, led efforts to expand legal service to low-income families, pass historic human rights legislation, and launched Cleveland's Language Access Plan.

As a member and President of Cleveland City Council, led efforts to expand legal service to low-income families, passed human rights legislation, and launched Cleveland's Language Access Plan.

Believes their experience as a lawyer, public servant, and mental health professional has prepared them to serve as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

Believes his experience as a lawyer, public servant, and mental health professional has prepared him to serve as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

- As a member and President of Cleveland City Council, led efforts to expand legal service to low-income families, passed human rights legislation, and launched Cleveland's Language Access Plan.
- Believes his experience as a lawyer, public servant, and mental health professional has prepared him to serve as a judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

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As of August 23, 2024, Kevin J. Kelley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to treat every case with "profound respect" and says "there are no routine matters."

- Promises to treat every case with "profound respect" and says "there are no routine matters."

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Kevin J. Kelley

Kevin is originally from Cleveland. He has a bachelor's degree from Marquette University, a master's degree from Case Western Reserve University, and a law degree from Cleveland State University.

Kevin J. Kelley currently serves as a judge for Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. He was elected in 2022 and is seeking reelection for his 2nd term. He is a former member and President of Cleveland City Council. He previously ran for mayor of Cleveland in 2021 but did not win.

As a lawyer in private practice for 18 years, and as a social worker and mental health professional before that, the candidate says this experience has prepared me well to serve as Judge in the Court of Common Pleas.

Believes "there are no routine matters" in the courtroom, emphasizing that every case is significant and treating all parties involved with respect.

Believes in fair and impartial judgment in all cases.

Believes in upholding the law and ensuring fair and impartial justice.

Thanks the voters of Cuyahoga County for trusting him and electing him as Judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

Endorsed by Cleveland Firefighters Local 93.

As of September 4, 2024, Kevin J. Kelley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Kevin J. Kelley is currently serving as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. He previously worked as a lawyer in private practice for 18 years and was a social worker and mental health professional. Additionally, he has served as a member and President of Cleveland City Council.

Kevin J. Kelley is a former member and President of Cleveland City Council. He is currently serving as a Judge on the Court of Common Pleas.

- The Court of Common Pleas handles criminal felony cases and civil cases where more than $5,000 is at stake.
- The courts are divided into four divisions: general, domestic relations, probate, and juvenile. Each specializes in different types of cases, such as civil and criminal trials, divorces and child custody matters, inheritances and adoptions, and juvenile offenses.
- Ohio has a court of common pleas in each of its 88 counties.
- Common pleas judges are elected to six-year terms in nonpartisan elections.
- Common pleas judges earn $163,792 annually.