BallotPedia, Thomas F. O'Malley

Judicial Count, Thomas F O'Malley

Thomas earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and a law degree from Capital University Law School. He is married and they have 4 children. He attends St. Luke Catholic Church. 

Thomas previously worked in the Magistrate Lakewood Municipal Court. He previously worked as a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor and as a County Probation Officer.

Thomas F. O'Malley is a Cuyahoga County common pleas judge. He was elected in 2006 and is serving his third 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, and adoption 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 municipal court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As a court of common pleas judge, reviews the decisions of certain state administrative agencies; issues marriage licenses; administers divorce, spousal support, parental custody, and adoption 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 municipal court judge, oversaw cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducted preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issued search and arrest warrants, and determined sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.
- As a county prosecutor, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

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As of June 9, 2025, Thomas F. O'Malley did not have a website or any information online.

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Thomas F. O'Malley

- 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.