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Mollie Ann earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and her law degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law. She lives in Cleveland.

Mollie Ann currently serves as a magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. She previously worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and as a criminal defense attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

Mollie Ann Murphy's campaign for judge of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is her first run for public office.

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As a Juvenile Court Magistrate, handled cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency, making decisions in the best interest of children.

As an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Criminal Division, tried over 50 cases and practiced in front of at least 28 of the 34 judges in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government throughout an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

Believes their unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make them "an asset to the bench."

Believes her unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make her "an asset to the bench."

- As a Juvenile Court Magistrate, handled cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency, making decisions in the best interest of children.
- As an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Criminal Division, tried over 50 cases and practiced in front of at least 28 of the 34 judges in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.
- As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government throughout an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.
- Believes her unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make her "an asset to the bench."

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Mollie Ann Murphy

Mollie Ann has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and a law degree from Ohio Northern University.

Mollie Ann is currently a Magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. She previously worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Criminal Defense Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

Mollie Ann Murphy's campaign for County Common Pleas Judge in Cuyahoga County is her first run for public office.

Worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office for over 10 years.

Supported by the Fraternal Order of Police, the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, and the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council.

Believes in thorough judicial oversight, having presided over 2,000 trials and hearings as a magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division.

Served as a prosecutor in the Criminal Division.

Believes in maintaining the integrity of the judicial system.

Worked as a judicial extern for U.S. District Court Judge Walter Herbert Rice.

Has a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice.

Believes in fair and efficient judicial administration.

As of September 4, 2024, Mollie Ann Murphy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mollie Ann Murphy is currently a Magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. She previously worked as an Assistant Prosecutor in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Criminal Defense Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

Has over 15 years of experience in legal practice.

Earned a Juris Doctor from the Claude W. Pettit College of Law.

- 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.