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Kathleen Ann Keough

For Judge of the Eighth District Court of Appeals
Full Term Beginning 1/3/2023

*Top Vote-Getter in General Election

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Westlake
  • Social Media
  • Age
    63
  • Occupation
    Judge
  • Education

    J.D. Cleveland Marshall College of Law

    B.A. Youngstown State University

  • Work Experience

    1986-1995 Cuyahoga County Public Defender Office - Law Clerk and Attorney

    1995-2010 Cleveland Municipal Court Judge

    2011 to present Eight District Court of Appeals Judge

     

  • Family
    Married, 2 adult children
  • Affiliations

    Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

    Ohio Bar Association

    Vice President of Eight Judicial District Conference

    West Side Irish Club

    Justinian Forum

    Catholic 

  • Endorsements

    Democratic Party

  • Bar Association Ratings

    Since I am unopposed this year I have not been rated as the bar associations do not interview unopposed candidates.

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Cleveland Municipal Court 1995-2010 Mental Health Court Judge for majority of my time there.

Court of Appeals, 8th District 2011 to present 2022

 


Question 2

What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?

As a Public Defender I represented persons charged with felonies in the Juvenile, Felony Divisions, and as a law clerk I worked in the juvenile and appellate divisions.  This was invaluable experience in preparation for a career as a Judge.  Actual court and trial practice, and understanding the challenges of the people we serve as judges cannot be understated as a preparation for judicial service.


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

This will be my third term on the Court of Appeals.  I believe that my work has had a positive impact on the community that I serve and I am committed to delivering my very best effort for the public in this next term.