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Has 19 years of experience as a licensed attorney.

She has 19 years of experience as an attorney.

She ran her own private legal practice for 16 years.

Worked as a public defender in Cuyahoga County.

As a public defender,  provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

As a criminal defense attorney, represents individuals accused of crimes, providing legal counsel and defense throughout various stages of the legal process across all levels of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to death penalty cases.

- She has 19 years of experience as an attorney.
- She ran her own private legal practice for 16 years.
- As a public defender,  provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As a criminal defense attorney, represents individuals accused of crimes, providing legal counsel and defense throughout various stages of the legal process across all levels of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to death penalty cases.

Legal Experience

Believes in defending the rights of the accused.

- Believes in defending the rights of the accused.

Judicial Administration

Believes in "tireless" efforts for fairness and integrity in the justice system.

Supports fairness and integrity in the justice system.

Plans to bring "fresh perspectives and an unwavering dedication to justice" to the bench.

- Supports fairness and integrity in the justice system.
- Plans to bring "fresh perspectives and an unwavering dedication to justice" to the bench.

Judicial Philosophy

As of August 23, 2024, Joy Kennedy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Joy is a member of the Black Women's Political Action Committee, the 
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Euclid Democratic Club.

Joy is the formal regional legal advisor for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

- Joy is a member of the Black Women's Political Action Committee, the 
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, and the Euclid Democratic Club.
- Joy is the formal regional legal advisor for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.

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Joy Kennedy

Has represented businesses, individuals, and governmental entities in several areas of law, including:  administrative law, antitrust, business and commercial litigation, civil rights, constitutional law, employment law, environmental law, insurance, intellectual property, international law, municipal law, personal injury, police practices, product liability, professional malpractice, real estate, regulatory compliance, securities, tax, and torts.

As a practicing attorney, provides legal counsel and representation to clients in the areas of labor law, criminal defense, consumer protection, business litigation, personal injury, mediation, federal, state, and county public law, and energy law. 

As a part-time magistrate, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

- As a practicing attorney, provides legal counsel and representation to clients in the areas of labor law, criminal defense, consumer protection, business litigation, personal injury, mediation, federal, state, and county public law, and energy law. 
- As a part-time magistrate, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

Believes in promoting quick resolution and fairness through effective courtroom policies and a strong understanding of procedural and evidentiary rules.

Promotes quick resolutions and fairness through effective courtroom policies and a strong understanding of rules for court procedures and handling of evidence.

Believes in creating a judicial system that serves "the people and business of Cuyahoga County, not just attorneys and those in positions of power."

- Promotes quick resolutions and fairness through effective courtroom policies and a strong understanding of rules for court procedures and handling of evidence.
- Believes in creating a judicial system that serves "the people and business of Cuyahoga County, not just attorneys and those in positions of power."

Believes in "swift and fair justice" for Cuyahoga County.

- Believes in "swift and fair justice" for Cuyahoga County.

As of August 23, 2024, Ami Imbrogno’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lists being a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the Miami-Dade County Bar Association.

Ami is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the Miami-Dade County Bar Association. Garfield Heights Municipal Court Volunteer Magistrate 


- Ami is a member of the American Bar Association, the Florida Bar Association, and the Miami-Dade County Bar Association. Garfield Heights Municipal Court Volunteer Magistrate 


Ami Imbrogno

- 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.