Judge Ashley Kilbane: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 19-C

Biography

The Hon. Ashley Kilbane is a judge for the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was elected to the bench on November 6, 2018.

Prior to her election, Kilbane served as an assistant prosecuting attorney for the Felony Division of the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, a position she held since 2013.

Kilbane earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2005. She spent the next several years working as a law clerk at Goldstein Fishman Bender & Romanoff (2007), Amin Hallihan (2008), and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office (2008) before completing a J.D. at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2009.

After graduating from law school, Kilbane entered into private practice, working as an attorney at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur. During her tenure there, she held assignments in the Litigation Department, specializing in complex commercial litigation.

Her memberships have included the West Shore Bar Association (treasurer) and the Ohio Women’s Bar Association. She has also served as a volunteer with the Domestic Violence & Child Advocacy Center as well as a pro bono attorney for the City Club of Cleveland.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kilbane was a resident of Rocky River at the time of her election. Her judicial campaign focused on bail reform and domestic violence issues. She is committed to starting a specialized Domestic Violence Docket for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Ashley Kilbane

PAUL CALVARESE vs. UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC, ET AL

On June 24, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Jun 24, 2026

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Appealed

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workers Compensation

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Jun 26, 2026

ROUNDSTONE MANAGEMENT LTD. vs. EDDIE CASTRO, ET AL

On March 2, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

Filed

Mar 02, 2026

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Mar 03, 2026

CITY OF CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OHIO vs. CHRISTOPHER S. SNEED

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Dec 30, 2025

COLLIN RAND vs. EVERGREEN COOPERATIVE LAUNDRY INC, ET AL

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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Appealed

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Dec 30, 2025

CITY OF CLEVELAND vs. MOHAMMED B. HMEIDAN

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 30, 2025

JOELLEN C. PROSSER vs. CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND, ET AL

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Dec 30, 2025

CITY OF CLEVELAND vs. GARLIN RUDOLPH

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

1 File

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Dec 29, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 29, 2025

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs. MEGAN ELDER, ET AL.

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Creditor

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Liens

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Dec 23, 2025

GARY D. GARCIA II vs. THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY, ET AL.

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Dec 23, 2025

DEBORAH BEDELL vs. MATTHEW BEDELL

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2025

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Closed

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Civil

Matter Type

Discovery

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Dec 23, 2025

TYLER HARRIS vs. LMS MANAGEMENT LLC

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

3 Files

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Dec 22, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 22, 2025

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION vs. LEETHER GREENE A/K/A LEETHER GREEN

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 22, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 23, 2025

FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION vs. LINDSEY E. STINSON, ET AL

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 22, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 22, 2025

NICHOLAS IAMMARINO vs. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO, INC.

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

1 File

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Dec 22, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Consumer

Matter Type

General Consumer

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Dec 22, 2025

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. vs. JASON M BETLEE

On December 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 19, 2025

LANDMARK ACCEPTANCE CORP vs. JAYONNA W. LAWRENCE

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 18, 2025

SANDRA KALAL vs. MARLENE SHANKEY, ET AL.

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Torts

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Automobile

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Dec 18, 2025

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER vs. AIREUS D JOHNSON

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

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Dec 17, 2025

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER BAN vs. DION M DAVIS

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Dec 17, 2025

TIONNE ROYSTER, BY AND THROUGH TIANA ROYSTER vs. JENNA M. FERRELL, ET AL.

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 17, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Torts

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Automobile

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Dec 17, 2025

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB vs. CONSUELO BROWN, IN HER CAPACITY AS SUCCESSO, ET AL

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

4 Files

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Dec 16, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 16, 2025

DANA J. FLUELLEN vs. AMAZON.COM SERVICES, LLC

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Torts

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General Torts

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Dec 16, 2025

RUSSELL PAINTIFF vs. CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, ET AL.

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

1 File

Filed

Dec 16, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workers Compensation

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Dec 16, 2025

ELECTRONIC MERCHANT SYSTEMS LLC vs. MAVERY LLC , ET AL

On December 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Ashley Kilbane presiding.

Filed

Dec 15, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Dec 15, 2025

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About

Ashley Kilbane
Current Appointment Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 19-C	Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 19-C
Election/Appointment November 6, 2018	November 6, 2018
Education J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law - 2009 Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin - Madison - 2005	J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law - 2009 Bachelor's degree, University of Wisconsin - Madison - 2005

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (216) 443-8618
Fax:	+1 (216) 348-4035
Bailiff:	+1 (216) 443-8708

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney	Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Associate	Porter Wright Morris & Arthur	Cuyahoga County, Ohio