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Mollie Ann earned her bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Dayton and her law degree from Ohio Northern University Claude W. Pettit College of Law. She lives in Cleveland.

Mollie Ann currently serves as a magistrate in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. She previously worked as an assistant prosecutor in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office and as a criminal defense attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

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Mollie Ann Murphy's campaign for judge of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court is her first run for public office.

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As a Juvenile Court Magistrate, handled cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency, making decisions in the best interest of children.

As an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Criminal Division, tried over 50 cases and practiced in front of at least 28 of the 34 judges in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.

As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government throughout an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.

Believes their unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make them "an asset to the bench."

Believes her unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make her "an asset to the bench."

- As a Juvenile Court Magistrate, handled cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency, making decisions in the best interest of children.
- As an Assistant County Prosecutor in the Criminal Division, tried over 50 cases and practiced in front of at least 28 of the 34 judges in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.
- As a criminal defense attorney, ensured defendants’ rights were not violated by the government throughout an investigation or trial, gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses, provided advice and counsel on sentencing standards and possible plea deals, and represented defendants during pre-trial hearings, the trial, and any post-trial sentencing hearings.
- Believes her unique skill set of trial and judicial experience will make her "an asset to the bench."

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Tim is originally from Middleburg Heights. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminology and justice studies from Kent State University and his law degree from Cleveland State University Marshall College of Law. Hess has a daughter and lives in Lakewood.

Tim is a plaintiff attorney and a civil rights and constitutional defense attorney. 

Tim Hess' campaign for judge of Cuyahoga County Court of Common Please is his first run for public office.

As a lawyer, has represented individuals injured by negligence and those who have faced government persecution and abuse.

As a attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury and civil rights. 

- As a attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in personal injury and civil rights. 

Plans to install a system of transparency for criminal sentences handed out by judges in Cuyahoga County.

Supports prison sentences for violent crimes but advocates for education and job training opportunities for low-level, non-violent, and first-time offenders through the probation department.

Believes in protecting individual rights, ensuring access to the courts, and providing equal justice under the law for all individuals regardless of the outcome.

- Plans to install a system of transparency for criminal sentences handed out by judges in Cuyahoga County.
- Supports prison sentences for violent crimes but advocates for education and job training opportunities for low-level, non-violent, and first-time offenders through the probation department.
- Believes in protecting individual rights, ensuring access to the courts, and providing equal justice under the law for all individuals regardless of the outcome.

Believes he can promote "an equal system of justice" and enhance community safety more effectively as a judge than in his current role.

Believes he can promote "an equal system of justice" and enhance community safety more effectively as a judge.

Believes every individual in court has a right to be treated fairly and with dignity regardless of personal background or wealth.

- Believes he can promote "an equal system of justice" and enhance community safety more effectively as a judge.
- Believes every individual in court has a right to be treated fairly and with dignity regardless of personal background or wealth.

As of June 9, 2025, Tim Hess’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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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.

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