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John has a bachelor's degree in political science from Marshall University and a law degree from Cleveland State University. John lives with his wife, Kathy, and 5 children in Westlake, Ohio.

John currently works as a magistrate at Parma Municipal Court and a prosecutor for the City of Westlake. He is also the principal of John J. Spellacy Co. and previously served as a prosecutor for the City of Parma. Additionally, he worked as staff counsel for Cincinnati Insurance Company.

John J. Spellacy's campaign for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge is his first run for public office.

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As a magistrate with the Parma Municipal Court for 4 years, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.

As a prosecutor for the City of Westlake for 6 years and for the City of Parma for 21 years, reviews the charges individuals are arrested for, determines which cases and charges will be tried in court, drafts and files documents and warrants, prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provides sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.

As a private practice attorney, defended hundreds of individuals, including many low-income clients, in cases ranging from aggravated murder to disorderly conduct.

As an attorney for John J. Spellacy Co., defended hundreds of individuals, including many low-income clients, in cases ranging from aggravated murder to disorderly conduct.

Has experience in civil defense as well as representing plaintiffs.

- As a magistrate with the Parma Municipal Court for 4 years, holds preliminary hearings in minor criminal cases, oversees civil suits and the recovery of personal property, and issues search and arrest warrants.
- As a prosecutor for the City of Westlake for 6 years and for the City of Parma for 21 years, reviews the charges individuals are arrested for, determines which cases and charges will be tried in court, drafts and files documents and warrants, prosecutes criminal charges on behalf of the government, and provides sentencing recommendations for convicted felons.
- As an attorney for John J. Spellacy Co., defended hundreds of individuals, including many low-income clients, in cases ranging from aggravated murder to disorderly conduct.
- Has experience in civil defense as well as representing plaintiffs.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Administration

Believes in having a diverse background to approach every case with a well-rounded perspective, ensuring that justice is served.

Believes in the importance of having a well-rounded perspective in ensuring that justice is served.

- Believes in the importance of having a well-rounded perspective in ensuring that justice is served.

Judicial Philosophy

Ethics & Conduct

Has coached children in various sports for 25 years.

- Has coached children in various sports for 25 years.

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John J. Spellacy

- 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.

Serves as a judge on Ohio’s primary trial court. 

Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge

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