Harry J. Jacob, III
Harry J. Jacob, III was a judge for the Bedford Municipal Court in Ohio. He was elected in November 2009 to a term commencing on January 1, 2010.[1] He retired from the court on October 8, 2014, citing health reasons for his retirement.[2]
Jacob was found guilty in September 2014 for charges including falsifying court records and having sex with prostitutes. He was found not guilty on felony charges involving corruption.[3]
Education
Jacob received his undergraduate degree from Kent State University in 1978 and his J.D. degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1981.[1]
Career
Prior to joining the court, Jacob spent his legal career in private practice.[1]
Awards and associations
- Member, Cuyahoga County Bar Association Grievance Committee
- Chairman, Cuyahoga County Bar Association Ethics Committee
- Chairman, Cuyahoga County Bar Association Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee
- Parish council, St. Rita Catholic Church
- Former officer, Knights of Columbus
- 1988-2009: Member, Solon Civil Service Commission [1]
See also
External links
- Bedford Municipal Court, "Court Officials"
- Fox 8: Cleveland, "Retired Bedford judge gets jail time for having sex with prostitutes," October 15, 2014
- The Plain Dealer, "Endorsements: Harry Jacob III is easily the best candidate for Bedford Municipal Court judge - editorial," October 13, 2009
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Ohio, Southern District of Ohio
State courts:
Ohio Supreme Court • Ohio District Courts of Appeal • Ohio Courts of Common Pleas • Ohio County Courts • Ohio Municipal Courts • Ohio Court of Claims
State resources:
Courts in Ohio • Ohio judicial elections • Judicial selection in Ohio
