Susanne Mowery Cetrulo

Susanne Mowery Cetrulo

Nonpartisan

Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Division 2

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2031

Years in position

3

Compensation

Base salary

$163,292

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 8, 2022

Appointed

September 15, 2021

Education

Bachelor's

Morehead State University, 1981

Law

Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law, 1984

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Susanne Mowery Cetrulo is a judge for Division 2 of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Appellate District. She assumed office on September 25, 2021. Her current term ends on January 6, 2031.

Cetrulo ran for re-election for the Division 2 judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Appellate District. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Cetrulo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Gov. Andy Beshear (D) appointed Cetrulo to the court on September 15, 2021, to replace Joy A. Kramer.

Biography

Education

Susanne Mowery Cetrulo received a bachelor's degree in sociology from Morehead State University in 1981 and a J.D. from the Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law in 1984.

Career

• 2021-Present: Judge, Kentucky Court of Appeals
• 2001-Present: Partner, Cetrulo and Mowery
• 2001-2021: Partner, Cetrulo, Mowery and Hicks, Attorneys
• 1994-2001: Partner, Ware, Bryson, West and Kummer, PLC
• 1991-1994: Attorney, Kohnen and Patton
• 1984-1991: Staff attorney, Kentucky Court of Appeals

Elections

2022

See also: Kentucky intermediate appellate court elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Division 2

Incumbent Susanne Mowery Cetrulo defeated Robert Winter in the general election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Division 2 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Susanne Mowery Cetrulo (Nonpartisan)	54.7	83,085
		Robert Winter (Nonpartisan)	45.3	68,738

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Nonpartisan primary election

The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Susanne Mowery Cetrulo and Robert Winter advanced from the primary for Kentucky Court of Appeals 6th Division 2.

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Susanne Mowery Cetrulo completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cetrulo's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I began my career as a staff attorney for the first woman to ever hold this seat on the Appellate Court. Since 1991, I have had a successful practice, ran my own small business, tried dozens of cases to juries and placed more than 350 children in adoptive homes. Instead of retiring, at 62, I wanted to give back to the judiciary by serving as a Judge-full circle to where I began. I love the law, respect the Courts and am proud to be serving.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Experience Matters
• Reputation Matters
• Independence Matters

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Judicial races in Ky are non partisan and judicial ethics are very clear that we are not to answer questions on any matters that might come before us as Judges. While I know this makes it difficult for the public to learn more about judicial candidates, I encourage voters to ask attorneys, judges, court staff and law enforcement about this race. I am passionate about serving our Commonwealth and upholding the Constitution.

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