Brian Corrigan
Brian J. Corrigan was a judge on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Cleveland, Ohio. He joined the court in 1993. Corrigan won re-election in the general election on November 8, 2016. His term expired January 13, 2023.[1][2][3]
Biography
Corrigan received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton and his J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. After his admission to the Ohio Bar in 1984, Corrigan worked as an attorney in private practice until his election to the bench in 1992.[1]
Elections
2016
Ohio held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on March 15, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was December 16, 2015.
General election
Incumbent Brian Corrigan ran unopposed in the general election.
| Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Brian Corrigan Seat), General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Brian Corrigan Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 267,728 |
| Total Votes | 267,728 | |
| Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "Election Results," accessed November 9, 2016 | ||
Primary election
Incumbent Brian Corrigan ran unopposed in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division Democratic primary election.
| Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (General Division–Brian Corrigan Seat), Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Brian Corrigan Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 97,154 |
| Total Votes | 97,154 | |
| Source: Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "Election Results," accessed March 16, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 391 judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are all selected in an identical manner. Qualified individuals wishing to join the bench must participate in partisan primary elections followed by nonpartisan general elections.[4]
The chief judges of the Ohio Courts of Common Pleas are chosen by peer vote and serve for one year.[4]
Qualifications
To serve on an appellate or general jurisdiction court, a judge must be:[4]
- a district or county resident (for court of appeals and common pleas judges);
- at least six years practiced in law; and
- under the age of 70.
Under the Ohio Constitution, a judge who reaches 70 years of age may be assigned by the chief justice to active duty, receiving payment on a per-day basis in addition to whatever retirement benefits he or she is entitled to.
2014
See also: Ohio judicial elections, 2014
Corrigan ran for election to the Eighth District Court of Appeals.
Primary: He was defeated in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014, receiving 41.1 percent of the vote. He competed against Anita Laster Mays.
[5][6]
Cleveland bar association ratings
According to the compiled results at Judge4Yourself.com, Corrigan received an average rating of 3.75 out of 4 by local Cleveland bar associations in 2014. Those break down as:
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association: Excellent
- Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association: Excellent
- Norman S. Minor Bar Association: Excellent
- Ohio Women's Bar Association: Good[7]
2010
Corrigan was re-elected to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas after running unopposed.[8]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court: Judge Brian J. Corrigan
- ↑ The Supreme Court of Ohio & The Ohio Judicial System, "2010 General Election Results (Unofficial)," November 3, 2010
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed January 19, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Ohio," archived October 3, 2014
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, "2014 Candidate List," February 26, 2014
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Unofficial Race Results All - May 6, 2014 Primary Election
- ↑ Judge4Yourself.com, 2014 Democratic Primary Ratings
- ↑ Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, November 2, 2010 General Election Candidates List
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