Trellis, Judge Timothy P. McCormick: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Timothy is from Lima and lives in Shaker Heights. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Georgetown University and a law degree from Rutgers Law School. He is married. 

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Timothy manages Duke Farms, a 30-bed community garden. He previously worked as an attorney at Hermann, Cahn & Schneider. 

Common Pleas Court General Division,  Judge Timothy McCormick

Timothy McCormick is currently a County Common Pleas Judge in Cuyahoga County in Ohio. He was elected in 1994 and is serving his 5th term. 

As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

- As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies, issues marriage licenses, administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, adoption, and eminent domain  proceedings, and oversees criminal felony cases, civil suits with alleged damages over $15,000, and cases involving individuals under 18 who are abused, neglected, or parentless.

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As of June 9, 2025, Timothy McCormick did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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.