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Judges

A juvenile court judge presides over legal cases involving minors, focusing on both delinquency (when a young person breaks the law) and dependency (when a child's safety is at risk). They make decisions aimed at protecting and rehabilitating children, often emphasizing counseling and educational programs over punishment, to help young people become responsible adults.

 

Thomas F. O'Malley
Administrative Judge Thomas F. O'Malley

(216) 443-8410

Magistrate Mark Stanton
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Scott Scrivens
Delinquency/Unruly

Judge Alison L. Floyd
Judge Alison L. Floyd

(216) 443-8405

Magistrate Joseph Jasper
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Pamela Morton
A/D/N

Judge Kristin W. Sweeney
Judge Kristin W. Sweeney

(216) 443-8411

Magistrate Jeff Ehrbar
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Daniel Bartos
A/D/N

Judge Jennifer L. O'Malley
Judge Jennifer L. O'Malley

(216) 443-8407

Magistrate Holly M. Welsh
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Michael Hustick
A/D/N

Judge Anne C. McDonough
Judge Anne C. McDonough

(216) 443-5839

Magistrate Elissa Mewhinney
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Jodi Wallace
A/D/N

Judge Nicholas J. Celebrezze
Judge Nicholas J. Celebrezze

(216) 443-8415

Magistrate Megan Corsi
Delinquency/Unruly

Magistrate Stephen Miles
A/D/N

Magistrates

Magistrates have a significant role at the Juvenile Court. Generally, a hearing before a Magistrate is conducted in the same fashion as a hearing before a Judge. Each Magistrate may (1) issue subpoenas; (2) rule on the admissibility of evidence; and (3) place witnesses under oath and examine them.

Magistrates conduct hearings necessary to decide referred matters. Magistrates' decisions are filed with the Clerk, who is required to serve copies on the parties or their attorneys.

The Juvenile Court employs 27 Magistrates. Each of the six Judges has two Magistrates: one who hears delinquency and unruly matters and one who resolves abuse, dependency, and neglect filings.

The Juvenile Court also employs 14 Court Magistrates who hear private custody, support and parentage and traffic cases. There is also a Chief Magistrate who oversees the Court Magistrates.


 

Court Magistrates

  • Chief Magistrate Eleanore Hilow
  • Magistrate Erica Belden
  • Magistrate Ben Eilers
  • Magistrate Regina Frank
  • Magistrate Jessica Fross
  • Magistrate MarTae Hainesworth
  • Magistrate Carla Hatoum
  • Magistrate Elizabeth Howe

 


  • Magistrate Fallon Kilbane McNally
  • Magistrate Ellen Leonetti
  • Magistrate Holley Madigan
  • Magistrate Peter Murray
  • Magistrate Hellen Rhynard
  • Magistrate Daniel Starett
  • Magistrate Danielle Taylor