Judge Kathryn Michael - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kathryn Michael 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 6, 2018, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Paul Gallagher.

Michael has held assignments as the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Intervention Court, a specialized docket program for defendants who are multiple domestic violence offenders.

Prior to her election, Michael was a judge for the Akron Municipal Court, a position she held for thirteen years. During her tenure there, she assembled the New Judge’s Manual for the Court and served as Co-Presiding Judge of the OVI Court Program and Presiding Judge of the Family Intervention Court.

Michael earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron in 1982. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Akron School of Law in 1986. As a law student, Michael worked as a law clerk for the General Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas.

After graduating from law school, Michael entered into private practice, working as an attorney in the litigation section at Arter & Hadden. She then opened her own private practice in 1988, serving as a volunteer mediator for the Summit County Common Pleas Court, a part-time magistrate for the Akron Municipal Court, and an outside mediator for the EEOC.

Her memberships have included the Akron Rotary Club and the Junior League of Akron. She also attends St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kathryn Michael

THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATI VS ANTHONY J SCARPITTI

On October 22, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

11 Files

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Oct 22, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Oct 22, 2026

THERESA THEIL VS BUREAU OF WORKERS COMPENSATION

On October 20, 2026 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

5 Files

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Oct 20, 2026

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Appealed

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workers Compensation

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Oct 20, 2026

INDEPENDENCE CAPITAL RECOVERY VS JACQUELINE CHANEY

On October 8, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael 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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Oct 08, 2026

KAREN JEWELL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL JEWELL VS PATRICK ROBERT KOURY

On September 30, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

6 Files

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Sep 30, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Sep 30, 2026

SKYLER NESPO VS TREVOR BOSS

On September 24, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

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Sep 24, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

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Sep 24, 2026

THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK VS VIKESH KUMAR

On September 18, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

11 Files

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Sep 18, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Sep 18, 2026

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. VS JORDAN D ROBINSON

On September 1, 2026 a money due case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

2 Files

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Sep 01, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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MONEY DUE

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

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Sep 01, 2026

THE LGM CO., INC. VS DEANN D. WILLIAMS

On August 25, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Aug 25, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Aug 26, 2026

KRISTEN M. SCALISE VS JOSHUA AMOS GIDLEY

On August 17, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

7 Files

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Aug 17, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Aug 17, 2026

KRISTEN M. SCALISE VS VERAS MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC

On August 17, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

9 Files

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Aug 17, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Aug 17, 2026

BRIAN MCELRATH VS XPO LOGISTICS FREIGHT, INC.

On August 5, 2026 a negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

2 Files

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Aug 05, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

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Aug 05, 2026

THE CARTER-JONES LUMBER CO. VS ALLEN-KEITH CONSTRUCTION CO.

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

3 Files

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Jul 13, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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OTHER CIVIL

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Jul 14, 2026

DNF ASSOCIATES LLC VS XAVIER WALKIN

On July 10, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 10, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jul 11, 2026

WINTROW CONSTRUCTION CORP VS WAI CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC

On July 9, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 09, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jul 10, 2026

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. VS JANE GRIMM

On July 8, 2026 a money due case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 08, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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MONEY DUE

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

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Jul 09, 2026

ROCHELLE THOMAS VS THE CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION

On July 8, 2026 a wrongful death case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 08, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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WRONGFUL DEATH

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Jul 09, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS DANIELLE M DILAURO

On July 8, 2026 a money due case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 08, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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MONEY DUE

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Consumer Debt

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Jul 09, 2026

ROSS TALBERT VS SAGARIKA NAIK

On July 6, 2026 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

3 Files

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Jul 06, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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OTHER TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Jul 07, 2026

U.S. ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC. VS MIKE MICHALEC

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

2 Files

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Jul 02, 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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Jul 03, 2026

AAMG FC PROPERTIES, LLC VS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MARY COLLINS

On June 30, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

29 Files

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Jun 30, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jul 01, 2026

CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC VS LESLIE DELONG

On June 30, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

13 Files

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Jun 30, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jul 01, 2026

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC VS PAUL M SULLINGER

On June 30, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

6 Files

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Jun 30, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jul 01, 2026

ROBERT W. FRUM VS CITY OF AKRON

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

5 Files

Filed

Jun 30, 2026

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Appealed

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workers Compensation

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Jul 01, 2026

GLENCAIRN FOREST HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION VS LAWRENCE P. DEDOR

On June 29, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kathryn Michael presiding.

7 Files

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Jun 29, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

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Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

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Jun 30, 2026

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About

Kathryn Michael
Current Appointment Summit County Court of Common Pleas	Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment November 6, 2018	November 6, 2018
Education J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1986 Bachelor's degree, University of Akron - 1982	J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1986 Bachelor's degree, University of Akron - 1982

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (330) 643-2401
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (330) 643-2236
Bailiff:	+1 (330) 643-2239
Fax:	+1 (330) 643-2406

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Summit County, Ohio
Judge	Akron Municipal Court	Summit County, Ohio
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	None
Associate	Arter & Hadden	Cuyahoga County, Ohio