Office: For Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division
Unexpired Term Ending 1/2/2023
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Age: 38
Residence: Fairview Park
Email: Friendsofannecmcdonough@gmail.com
Website:
Social Media: Facebook: Anne C. McDonough for Judge
Occupation: Magistrate and Assistant Legal Counsel, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
Education: J.D. from Cleveland Marshall College is Law
Work Experience: Judicial Staff Attorney, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (2012-2016); Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office (2008-2012); Law Clerk, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office (2005-2007); Bailiff/Scheduler, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (2004-2005); Extern; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (Summer 2005).
Family: Mother to Timothy (8) and Jack (5).
Affiliations: CMBA, Member, Former 3-Rs Volunteer; Ohio Association of Magistrates, Member; Parkview PTA, Secretary; Connecting for Kids, Member
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Bar Association Ratings: https://www.judge4yourself.com/judicial-candidate-ratings/
(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years)
Since 2016, I have served as a Delinquency Magistrate for Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court. I handle misdemeanors to Felonies if the third degree. I handle the cases from arraignment to disposition and all related matters.
(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?
I have been working in and around a courtroom since I could work. I have the experience of knowing how a Court of Common Pleas Courtroom works from the perspective of a Bailiff/Scheduler, Assistant Prosecutor, Judicial Staff Attorney, and Magistrate. I am the candidate in this race who will be prepared from day one to oversee both a criminal and civil docket. I oversee trials as a Magistrate, have tried multiple bench and jury criminal trials as an Assistant Prosecutor, and participated in every area of the civil docket as a Judicial Staff Attorney.
(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am running for this particular court seat because I believe I am the most well rounded candidate in this race. I am running against a career public defender and career assistant prosecutor, both of whom I respect very much. I believe as the only candidate in this race with experience as a hearing officer and the only one with significant civil experience, I am the well rounded choice. I already know what it takes to run an efficient, fair, and transparent courtroom. I embrace creative consequences and have experience working with Judges, stakeholders, and community partners for positive changes in our courts and in the community. I would be honored to get the opportunity to serve for the Court where I began my legal career and continue my lifelong commitment to public service and a strong legal system.