Judge John P. O'Donnell: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 18-D

Biography

The Hon. John P. O'Donnell is a judge for the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was elected to the bench on November 7, 2006.

O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1987. He spent the next few years as an insurance adjuster before completing a J.D. at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1993.

After graduating from law school, O’Donnell began his legal career as an associate at Meyers, Hentemann & Rea. He worked in that capacity until 1997, at which time he joined Gallagher Sharp. He spent the next two years with the firm, eventually leaving to become staff counsel for the City of Cincinnati.

Then, in 2002, O’Donnell joined the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. He presided as a judge for the next three years before returning to private practice as an attorney at Terrence J. Kenneally & Associates.

His memberships have included the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and the Ohio State Bar Association. He also sat on the boards of Saint Malachi Center, Lakewood City Academy, the Cleveland Law Library Association, and the Cuyahoga County Law Library Resource Board.

Raised in Cleveland, O’Donnell attended St. Joseph High School. He is married with five children and identifies as Roman Catholic.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. John P. O'Donnell

LAKYSYA BALLARD vs. GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORIT, ET AL

On June 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Jun 15, 2026

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Cuyahoga County

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Jun 16, 2026

HAYLEY SIMS vs. BANYAN LIVING OHIO, LLC, ET AL.

On May 4, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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May 04, 2026

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Cuyahoga County

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Cuyahoga County, OH

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May 05, 2026

JESSE M. KNAAK vs. ABARTA COCA-COLA BEVERAGES, LLC, ET AL

On April 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Apr 15, 2026

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Appealed

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Apr 16, 2026

DANIEL ROSADO vs. APOGEE RETAIL LLC, ET AL

On December 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 31, 2025

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Dec 31, 2025

MACHEIA SMITH vs. TIMOTHY HOZDIK

On December 31, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 31, 2025

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Dec 31, 2025

LOAN FUNDER LLC vs. HOPE HALL INVESTMENT GROUP, LLC, ET AL

On December 30, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 30, 2025

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Dec 30, 2025

TREASURER OF CUYAHOGA COUNTY, OHIO vs. DAVID T. BOYLAN, ET AL

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 29, 2025

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Cuyahoga County

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Tax

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Dec 29, 2025

MICHELLE BANKS vs. GREATER CLEVELAND REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY

On December 29, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

1 File

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Dec 29, 2025

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Dec 29, 2025

JAMES PAIGE vs. AMERICAN GENERAL BUILDERS LLC ET AL

On December 26, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 26, 2025

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Dec 26, 2025

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC vs. JEREMY KINZEL, ET AL

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 23, 2025

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Dismissal

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Dec 23, 2025

KEYON B. MCGRAW vs. CLIFTON STEEL CO., INC., ET AL

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 23, 2025

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Appealed

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Labor and Employment

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Dec 23, 2025

KIMBERLY S. DOTSON vs. EVERGREEN COOPERATIVE LAUNDRY, INC., ET AL.

On December 23, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

2 Files

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Dec 23, 2025

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Appealed

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Labor and Employment

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Dec 23, 2025

SHINE HOME PRODUCTS COMPANY LIMITED vs. INTERDESIGN, INC DBA IDESIGN

On December 22, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 22, 2025

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Dec 23, 2025

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK vs. KEVIN PUGH, ET AL

On December 19, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 19, 2025

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Dec 19, 2025

LIVE OAK BANKING COMPANY vs. PLAN D LLC ET AL

On December 18, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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Dec 18, 2025

KASARA BERKEY vs. RYAN KING

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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Dec 18, 2025

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION vs. NICKOLAS METHENY

On December 17, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 17, 2025

GREGORY SHANK vs. THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION, ET AL.

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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Appealed

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Dec 16, 2025

PEAK ASSET RECOVERY, LLC vs. TACORA HOWELL

On December 16, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 16, 2025

TESAR INDUSTRIAL CONTRACTORS INC. vs. MACHINERY UNLIMITED LLC, ET AL

On December 15, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 15, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 15, 2025

MICHAEL A. GIGANTI vs. DARLA M. NAFTANEL, ET AL

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

1 File

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Dec 12, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Dec 12, 2025

JAY SIMKO vs. OHIO DEPARTMENT OF JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 12, 2025

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Appealed

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Cuyahoga County

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Administrative

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Admin Appeals

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Dec 12, 2025

GREGORY PRINCE vs. THE MCGREGOR FOUNDATION, ET AL

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

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Dec 12, 2025

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Appealed

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Cuyahoga County

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Dec 12, 2025

STATE OF OHIO, THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON vs. AMANDA SEDLAK-HEVENER

On December 12, 2025 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County. Judge John P. O'Donnell presiding.

1 File

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Dec 12, 2025

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ACTIVE

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Creditor

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Dec 12, 2025

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About

John P. O'Donnell
Current Appointment Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 18-D	Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 18-D
Election/Appointment November 7, 2006 November 6, 2012 November 6, 2018	November 7, 2006 November 6, 2012 November 6, 2018
Education J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Miami University - 1987	J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law - 1993 Bachelor's degree, Miami University - 1987

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (216) 443-8549
Fax:	+1 (216) 348-4036
Bailiff:	+1 (216) 443-8698

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Terrence J. Kenneally & Associates	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Associate	Gallagher Sharp	None
Associate	Meyers, Hentemann & Rea	None
Staff Counsel	City of Cincinnati	Hamilton County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Cuyahoga County, Ohio