JUDGE RONALD J. RICE

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Ronald is a lifelong resident of Trumbull County. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in history from Youngstown State University and a law degree from the University of Akron.

Ronald previously served as a privately practicing attorney from 1985 to 2013.

Ronald Rice is a county common pleas judge in Trumbull County. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 2nd term. He previously served as a judge for the Trumbull County Eastern District Court.

As a private practice attorney, specialized in personal injury claims, business law, and criminal defense.

As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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 private practice attorney, specialized in personal injury claims, business law, and criminal defense.
- As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- 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.

Legal Experience

As of August 25, 2024, Ronald J. Rice did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

President of the Trumbull County Bar Association from 2000 to 2001.

Taught a class part-time on medical ethics and law.

- President of the Trumbull County Bar Association from 2000 to 2001.
- Taught a class part-time on medical ethics and law.

Community Involvement

Ronald J. Rice

Ronald is a lifelong resident of Trumbull County. He attended Brookfield High School, earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and master's degree in history from Youngstown State University, and a law degree from the University of Akron.

Ronald previously served as a privately practicing attorney from 1985 to 2013. In 1992, he was elected as a judge for the Trumbull County Eastern District Court, where he served while maintaining his private practice until his election to the common pleas court.

Ronald Rice currently serves as a county common pleas judge for Trumbull County. He was elected in 2012 and is serving his 2nd term.

Ronald practiced law at his own firm, Ronald J. Rice Co., LPA. He specialized in personal injury claims, business law, and criminal defense. As a legal arbitrator, he heard disputes between opposing parties, determined what evidence was relevant during court proceedings, and decided when hearings would be held.

- Ronald practiced law at his own firm, Ronald J. Rice Co., LPA. He specialized in personal injury claims, business law, and criminal defense. As a legal arbitrator, he heard disputes between opposing parties, determined what evidence was relevant during court proceedings, and decided when hearings would be held.
- As a state district court judge, oversaw all felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- 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.

Member of national and state judges associations. President of the Trumbull County Bar Association from 2000 to 2001.

- Member of national and state judges associations. President of the Trumbull County Bar Association from 2000 to 2001.
- Taught a class part-time on medical ethics and law.

- 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.