Judge Alison McCarty - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Alison McCarty is a judge for the General Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was elected to the bench on November 4, 2008.

McCarty has presided as a judge for the Summit County ReEntry Court, which monitors recently released offenders to ensure that they transition to a safe and sober lifestyle. She has also sat on the Akron Municipal Drug Court (2003 to 2007).

Prior to her election, McCarty sat as a judge for the Akron Municipal Court, a position to which she was selected in 1999. Before that, she was an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office (1989 to 1999) and a staff attorney for the Hon. William Baird of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1987 to 1989).

McCarty earned a bachelor’s degree in English language and literature from Wheaton College in 1984. She then completed a J.D. at Wake Forest University School of Law in 1987.

Her memberships have included the Summit County Domestic Violence Coalition, the Summit County Fatality Review Committee, the Summit County Sexual Assault Coalition (chair), the Ohio Governor’s Task Force on the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse, and the Board of the Ohio Coalition on Sexual Assault.

She is a recipient of the Urban Light Award from the Department of Public Administration at the University of Akron (2005) as well as the Legacy III Criminal Justice Award for Outstanding Service (2006). She was also named Committee Chair of the Year by the Akron Bar Association (2002).

McCarty currently resides in Bath Township, Ohio. When not presiding over legal matters, she sits on the board of the Summit County Choral Society and sings in the choir at her church.

Recent Cases by Hon. Alison McCarty

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS COURTNEY GOWER

On October 8, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Oct 08, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Oct 08, 2026

ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC SUCCESSOR BY MERGE VS WESLEY EARL BLACKWELL AKA WESLEY E. BLACKWELL

On September 23, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

9 Files

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Sep 23, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 23, 2026

SPRINGHILL RESERVE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIO VS JOSEPH MARGAGLIOTTI

On September 16, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Sep 16, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Sep 16, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS JONNIE L. HITE

On September 14, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Sep 14, 2026

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Summit County

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Sep 14, 2026

JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA VS JOE S MARTIN

On September 11, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Sep 11, 2026

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Sep 11, 2026

SOFI BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS ATTOR VS MICHAEL HARRAH

On September 8, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Sep 08, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Sep 08, 2026

KAREN BAGA VS TRIDENT RESTORATION, LLC

On August 18, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Aug 18, 2026

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Summit County

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Aug 18, 2026

WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC DBA WESTLAKE FINA VS ROBERT SCOTT, JR

On August 12, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Aug 12, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 12, 2026

DBS FINANCIAL VS DIAMOND LA MONICA JACKSON

On July 21, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 21, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Jul 21, 2026

AUTOVEST, L.L.C. VS ERIC ACY

On July 17, 2026 a breach of agreement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 17, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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BREACH OF AGREEMENT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 18, 2026

L. H., A MINOR VS KITCHENAID, INC.

On July 17, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

7 Files

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Jul 17, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Jul 18, 2026

SECURITY CREDIT SERVICES LLC VS MEGAN ZIELINSKI

On July 13, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 14, 2026

STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INS. CO. VS JAMAL DESHAWN BEAN

On July 9, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jul 09, 2026

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Jul 10, 2026

ALLISON HENRY VS CONCORDIA OF OHIO CONCORDIA AT SUMNER

On July 9, 2026 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

5 Files

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Jul 09, 2026

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Appealed

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Summit County

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Jul 10, 2026

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK VS T DODRIDGE AKA T BRETT DODRIDGE

On July 6, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 06, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Jul 07, 2026

PEAK ASSET RECOVERY, LLC VS ALLEN M MATHIS

On July 2, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jul 02, 2026

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Jul 03, 2026

ANTOINNETTE CLASBURY VS DESMOND D SPEAR

On June 30, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Jul 01, 2026

GREG S. WINTERSTEIN VS ADMINISTRATOR, OHIO BUREAU OF WORKERS’ C

On June 30, 2026 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

5 Files

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Jun 30, 2026

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Appealed

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

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Workers Compensation

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Jul 01, 2026

STATE OF OHIO COLLECTIVE, INC VS RECOVERY REPRIEVE, INC/RECOVERY ASSOCIATES GROUP LLC

On June 30, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

5 Files

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Jun 30, 2026

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Dismissal

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Jul 01, 2026

HS FINANCIAL GROUP LLC VS ANDRAE ALEXANDER

On June 30, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Jul 01, 2026

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS ADAM FRALEY

On June 26, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Jun 27, 2026

HENRY COX VS QUANCEE JAMEIL COOPER

On June 26, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

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Jun 26, 2026

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PERSONAL INJURY

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Jun 27, 2026

AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION VS BRUCE T HAGERMAN

On June 25, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

10 Files

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Jun 25, 2026

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Summit County

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jun 26, 2026

CHRISTINA MARSH VS HAIR WORLD OF AKRON, INC.

On June 24, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Alison McCarty presiding.

5 Files

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Jun 24, 2026

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About

Alison McCarty
Current Appointment Summit County Court of Common Pleas	Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020	November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020
Education J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law - 1987 B.A., Wheaton College - 1984	J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law - 1987 B.A., Wheaton College - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (330) 643-5012
Fax:	+1 (330) 643-2615
Bailiff:	+1 (330) 643-5011
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (330) 643-5013

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Summit County, Ohio
Judge	Akron Municipal Court	Summit County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Summit County Prosecutor's Office	Summit County, Ohio
Staff Attorney	United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	None