Ballotpedia, Lauren Moore (Ohio judge)

Cleveland Municipal Court, Judge Lauren C- Moore

Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in English from Spelman College and a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She is married to her husband, Brian, with whom she has 2 children. 

Lauren previously worked as a chief prosecutor for the City of Cleveland and as a Grand Jury prosecutor for Cuyahoga County. She also worked as a civil attorney and public defender with the Legal Aid Society. 

Lauren C. Moore currently serves as a Cleveland Municipal Court Judge. She was elected to this position in 2003 and is serving her third full term. 

As a municipal court judge for 21 years, Moore oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As a chief prosecutor for the City of Cleveland, Moore reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

As a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, Moore provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

As a civil attorney at the Legal Aid Society, Moore researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Presides over the Greater Cleveland Drug Court.

- As a municipal court judge for 21 years, Moore oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As a chief prosecutor for the City of Cleveland, Moore reviewed the charges individuals were arrested for, determined which cases and charges would be tried in court, drafted and filed documents and warrants, prosecuted criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provided sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.
- As a public defender at the Legal Aid Society, Moore provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As a civil attorney at the Legal Aid Society, Moore researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- Presides over the Greater Cleveland Drug Court.
- Former Mental Health Court judge .

Legal Experience

Cleveland, Senate Bill 3 would fix a critical flaw in how the Ohio criminal justice system treats drug users: Lauren C. Moore

As a municipal court judge, Moore advocated for more minority participation.

Advocated for legislation that prioritizes treatment over incarceration.

Supports proposed changes to Senate Bill 3 that establish simple drug possession as a misdemeanor.

- As a municipal court judge, Moore advocated for more minority participation.
- Advocated for legislation that prioritizes treatment over incarceration.
- Supports proposed changes to Senate Bill 3 that establish simple drug possession as a misdemeanor.

Judicial Administration

As of August 23, 2024, Lauren C. Moore did not have a website or any information online.

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Lauren C. Moore

- 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.