Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Kelly L. McLaughlin is a judge for the General Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She initially joined the bench on December 17, 2018.

Prior to her election, McLaughlin was Chief Magistrate for the Domestic Relations Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas, a position she held since 2017. Before that, she was a magistrate (2010 to 2017) and a judicial attorney (2010 to 2013) for the Court of Common Pleas.

McLaughlin earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Ohio State University in 1984. She then completed a J.D. at The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law in 1987.

After graduating from law school, McLaughlin entered into private practice, handling personal injury, bankruptcy, consumer law, workers compensation, corporate law, and criminal law matters. She started as an associate at Tramonte, Kot, Davis and Lowry before becoming a partner at Davidson, Bonetti, Dunseath and McLaughlin in 1996.

Her memberships have included Akron Summit Community Action, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Child and Family Leadership Exchange, the YMCA, the NAACP, the League of Women Voters, and the Federated Democratic Women of Summit County.

While currently a resident of Akron, Ohio, McLaughlin graduated from Mogadore High School in 1980. She attends St. John’s Episcopal Church.

She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Kelly L. McLaughlin

JOSEPH REID VS UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION

On January 16, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 16, 2026

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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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Jan 16, 2026

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NO VS MICHELE CERMAK

On January 15, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 15, 2026

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Summit County, OH

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FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Jan 16, 2026

MICHAEL MURRAY VS STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On January 14, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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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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Jan 14, 2026

DEREK C. BIVENS VS STATE OF OHIO

On January 14, 2026 a relief from disability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 14, 2026

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RELIEF FROM DISABILITY

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Jan 15, 2026

CAPITAL ONE NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DI VS JARET S REVEILLE

On January 12, 2026 a money due case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 12, 2026

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MONEY DUE

Practice Area

Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Jan 13, 2026

GROUP MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC VS PROJECT 5471, LLC

On January 9, 2026 a breach of agreement case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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BREACH OF AGREEMENT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 11, 2026

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS JONNIE L THOMAS

On January 9, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jan 13, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS EDWIN C MINTER

On January 9, 2026 a money due case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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MONEY DUE

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Creditor

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Consumer Debt

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Jan 13, 2026

VALINDA D PICONE VS STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY

On January 9, 2026 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 09, 2026

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OTHER TORT

Practice Area

Torts

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General Torts

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Jan 11, 2026

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC VS DANIEL W NICHOLS

On January 8, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 08, 2026

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FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Jan 13, 2026

COURTNEY L BROWN VS ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL

On January 7, 2026 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 07, 2026

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OTHER TORT

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Torts

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General Torts

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Jan 08, 2026

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS LALONNIE M TERRY

On January 6, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 06, 2026

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FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

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Foreclosure

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Jan 07, 2026

ROTARY SEAMER SPECIALISTS GROUP VS GREAT CENTRAL BREWING COMPANY, LLC

On January 2, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Jan 02, 2026

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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jan 13, 2026

ETHAN HARPER VS JAMES IVAN

On December 26, 2025 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 26, 2025

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PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

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Personal Injury

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Dec 27, 2025

HEMAWATTIE RAMJIT VS GOJO INDUSTRIES, INC.

On December 19, 2025 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 19, 2025

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Appealed

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

Matter Type

Workers Compensation

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Dec 20, 2025

NATHAN AHRENS VS SUMMIT COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS

On December 18, 2025 a negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 18, 2025

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NEGLIGENCE

Practice Area

Torts

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General Negligence

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Dec 19, 2025

ALEXANDER M. WHITE VS W W GRAINGER, INC.

On December 17, 2025 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 17, 2025

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Appealed

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Dec 18, 2025

UNIVERSITY SQUARE INVESTORS I, LLC VS MINGLONG HE

On December 16, 2025 a breach of lease case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 16, 2025

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BREACH OF LEASE

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Rental

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Dec 17, 2025

TARA C MCREYNOLDS VS MERRIMAN OPERATIONS, LLC

On December 15, 2025 a medical malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 15, 2025

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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

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Dec 16, 2025

CHAD HENNING VS MELOY CHRISTINA

On December 12, 2025 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 12, 2025

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PERSONAL INJURY

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Torts

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Personal Injury

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Dec 13, 2025

DAVID H. ROGERS VS BENCHMARK VA LLC SUBSURFACE UTILITY SRVC

On December 11, 2025 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 11, 2025

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Appealed

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

Practice Area

Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Dec 12, 2025

CARDINAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. VS TOUCH OF HEAVEN MINISTRIES, INC.

On December 10, 2025 a cognovit action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 10, 2025

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COGNOVIT ACTION

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

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Dec 11, 2025

ANGELA LYN AUSTIN VS MALLORY STURM

On December 9, 2025 an other tort case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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OTHER TORT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

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Dec 10, 2025

SUMMIT COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH VS PAULA WILLEY

On December 9, 2025 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Kelly L. McLaughlin presiding.

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Dec 09, 2025

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DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Practice Area

Civil

Matter Type

Declaratory Action

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Dec 10, 2025

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About

Kelly L. McLaughlin
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., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1987 B.A., The Ohio State University - 1984	J.D., The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law - 1987 B.A., The Ohio State University - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (330) 643-2248
Bailiff:	+1 (330) 643-2247
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (330) 643-7732
Fax:	+1 (330) 643-2410

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judicial Attorney	Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations)	Summit County, Ohio
Partner	Davidson, Bonetti, Dunseath and McLaughlin	Summit County, Ohio
Associate	Tramonte, Kot, Davis and Lowry	Summit County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Summit County, Ohio
Chief Magistrate	Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations)	Summit County, Ohio
Magistrate	Court of Common Pleas (Domestic Relations)	Summit County, Ohio