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Tracy  Martin Peebles

Tracy Martin Peebles

For Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division
Full Term Beginning 1/1/2023

Candidate Details

  • Residence
    Shaker Heights
  • Email
    info@martinpeebles4judge.org
  • Website
    martinpeebles4judge.org
  • Social Media
  • Age
    53
  • Occupation
    Magistrate, Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
  • Education

    1993     Cleveland State University, B.A

    1997     University of Toledo, College of Law, J.D.

  • Work Experience

    1998-2004     Asst. Prosecuting Attorney, Cuyahoga County

    2004-2018     Private Practice 

    2018 - Present   Magistrate, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division

  • Family
    Married with 3 children and 1 dog
  • Affiliations

    Mt. Zion COngregation, UCC

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

    Ohio Association of Magistrates

    National Conference of Juvenile and Family Law Judges

  • Endorsements

    Shaker Democratic Club

  • Bar Association Ratings

    Judge for Youself rated me Good 

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Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

Juvenile Court Magistrate 2/2018 - Present

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

Juvenile Court Magistrate 2/2018 - Present


Question 2

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

My previous legal experience is primarily litigation, whether it has been as a plaintiff's attorney, juvenile defense attorney, municipal or assistant county prosecutor.  I have spent the majority of my non-judicial as a student of the judicial process, while developing courtroom skills and collaborating on innovative initiatives that have become commonplace in our courts today.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

My previous legal experience is primarily litigation, whether it has been as a plaintiff's attorney, juvenile defense attorney, municipal or assistant county prosecutor.  I have spent the majority of my non-judicial as a student of the judicial process, while developing courtroom skills and collaborating on innovative initiatives that have become commonplace in our courts today.


Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I am running for this seat because I am currently a jurist on this docket and am truly connecting with the youth and families on my docket.  My 25 year career in this Juvenile Court as prepared me to be most effective as a jurist; and when coupled with my passion for the livelihood and well being of all of our you the opportunity to serve in this capacity is what I have worked toward my entire career.

Abbreviated Candidate Answers

I am running for this seat because I am currently a jurist on this docket and am truly connecting with the youth and families on my docket.  My 25 year career in this Juvenile Court as prepared me to be most effective as a jurist; and when coupled with my passion for the livelihood and well being of all of our you the opportunity to serve in this capacity is what I have worked toward my entire career.