Judge Janet R. Burnside: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department 3-B

Biography

The Hon. Janet R. Burnside (Ret.) is a visiting judge for the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. Burnside initially joined the bench in 1991. She retired on January 10, 2019.

Burnside earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics (1967) and a master’s degree in computer science (1970) from Ohio State University. She then completed a J.D. at the Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law in 1977.

After graduating from law school, Burnside entered into private practice. She started as an associate at Greene & Hennenberg. Then, in 1988, she opened her own private practice as a sole practitioner. For much of this time, she also sat as an acting judge for the Cleveland Municipal Court (1985 to 1991).

Her memberships have included the Ohio State Bar Association, the Cuyahoga County Bar Association, the National Organization for Women, and the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. She was also involved with the Ohio Judicial College, the American Inns of Court, and the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association.

She has received endorsements from the Police Unions’ Legislative Lobby, the Ohio Education Association, the Ohio AFL-CIO, and the Ohio Democratic Party.

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ROY SAWYER, ET AL vs. WILLIAM MACHARONI

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CARMEN A. TORRES vs. JACK CLEVELAND CASINO, LLC, ET AL.

On April 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Apr 02, 2025

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WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC DBA WESTLAKE FINANCIAL SERV vs. ROBERT STEWART

On April 2, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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FUNDBOX, INC. vs. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, ET AL

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WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC vs. MYRNA DUNCAN

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DBS FINANCIAL vs. TRACY LYN BECKETT

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Apr 02, 2025

DISCOVER BANK vs. MICHAEL MONTEMARANO

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Apr 01, 2025

LINETTE FLEMING vs. DENNIS J. ZANATH, SR.

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Apr 01, 2025

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. ALTO 55 ERIEVIEW, LLC, ET AL.

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Apr 01, 2025

CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC vs. JENNIFER L CLARK

On March 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 31, 2025

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Mar 31, 2025

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. REBECCA YOUNG AKA REBECCA A YOUNG

On March 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 31, 2025

PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION vs. LISA M PRUDE

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Mar 31, 2025

ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC vs. ERICA C PENICK

On March 28, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 28, 2025

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GREATER CLEVELAND AUTOMOBILE DEALERS' ASSOCIATION vs. DAN SCHMIDT, ET AL.

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DEMICHAEL GIBSON vs. DAMEYON DAWAYNE GIBBONS, ET AL

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Mar 28, 2025

BRAXTON JUREK, AS TRUSTEE OF KEVIN JUREK, DECEASED vs. AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY, ET AL

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Mar 27, 2025

WELLS FARGO BANK NA vs. MICHAEL J STUBBS

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Mar 27, 2025

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Mar 27, 2025

WESTLAKE SERVICES, LLC DBA WESTLAKE FINANCIAL SERV vs. CALVIN REMBERT

On March 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 26, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC vs. VALERIE RUNNER

On March 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 26, 2025

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Mar 27, 2025

JEANNETTE MARIE THORNE vs. KUHNLE BROTHERS INC., ET AL

On March 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 26, 2025

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Mar 26, 2025

GREGORY EISENBERG vs. EDDIE EBERLE, ET AL

On March 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 25, 2025

DISCOVER BANK vs. CHRISTY COMER

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Mar 25, 2025

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Mar 25, 2025

CROWN ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC vs. RYAN HARSH

On March 25, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge Janet R. Burnside presiding.

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Mar 25, 2025

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About

Janet R. Burnside
Current Appointment Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department 3-B	Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department 3-B
Education J.D., Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1977 Master's degree, Ohio State University - 1970 Bachelor's degree, Ohio State University - 1967	J.D., Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1977 Master's degree, Ohio State University - 1970 Bachelor's degree, Ohio State University - 1967

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (216) 443-8744
Fax:	+1 (216) 443-6643

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Visiting Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Acting Judge	Cleveland Municipal Court	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Associate	Greene & Hennenberg	None