Re-Elect
Kevin Kelley

I would like to thank the voters of Cuyahoga County for placing your trust in me when you elected me to serve as Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. It has been an honor to serve in this capacity.

As Judge, I treat every case, whether criminal or civil, with the profound respect that each case deserves. There are no routine matters. I remind myself before taking the bench that any matter that I preside over is likely be the most important event in the defendant’s or civil party’s life, and I treat it as such. Every party, lawyer, witness, Sheriff’s Deputy and juror has a respected role in my courtroom.

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Prior to being elected Judge, I was a lawyer in private practice for 18 years. And before I was a lawyer, I was a social worker and mental health professional. This experience has prepared me well to serve as Judge in the Court of Common Pleas.  

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In addition to my law practice, I have been a member of Cleveland City Council. As a former member and President of Cleveland City Council, I am proud to have led efforts to expand legal service to low-income families, pass historic human rights legislation, and launched Cleveland's Language Access Plan. 

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My experience as a lawyer, public servant, and mental health professional have prepared me well to serve as Judge on the Court of Common Pleas. I would be honored by your continued support.