Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Mary Margaret Rowlands 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 4, 2008.

Rowlands has presided over the Re-entry Court, which provides intensive supervision, support, and direction to recently released inmates.

Prior to her election, Rowlands was a partner at Whitaker & Rowlands Co. in Akron, where she handled civil and criminal matters. She was also the Chief Legal Counsel for the Summit County Fiscal Office (2005).

Rowlands earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Akron School of Law in 1989.

Her memberships have included the Akron Bar Association, the Ohio Bar Association, and the Charles F. Scanlon Chapter of the American Inns of Court. She has also served as the International Association of Women Judges delegate to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, and she sits on the Civic Theater Board and the Gay Community Endowment Fund Board.

Recent Cases by Hon. Mary Margaret Rowlands

KRISTEN M. SCALISE VS ANDREW G. PICKRELL

On October 22, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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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

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Foreclosure

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Oct 22, 2026

JAMES T. BALES, III VS KEYS TO MANAGE, INC

On October 13, 2026 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

3 Files

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Oct 13, 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

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Labor and Employment

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Workers Compensation

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Oct 13, 2026

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION VS TUGG P MASSA

On September 14, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Sep 14, 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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Sep 14, 2026

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA VS BLAKE WEBER

On September 11, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Sep 11, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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Sep 11, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS ANTHONY BECTON

On September 10, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Sep 10, 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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Sep 10, 2026

ALLY BANK VS ANIYAH S CAREY

On September 4, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Sep 04, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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Sep 04, 2026

DBS FINANCIAL VS TINA LAVONNE DAVIS

On September 1, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Sep 01, 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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Sep 01, 2026

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK VS AARON WEISGERBER

On August 25, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands 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

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Aug 26, 2026

CITIBANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CMLTI AS VS TERRY L. TURNER

On August 19, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

5 Files

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Aug 19, 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 19, 2026

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK VS KORY ENGLE

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

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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

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 10, 2026

KENAN BERISHA VS THE GENERAL INSURANCE

On July 9, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Jul 09, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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Jul 10, 2026

REGINALD L HOUGH VS RYDER TRUCK RENTAL INC.

On July 8, 2026 an administrative appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Jul 08, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

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Jul 09, 2026

STEPHANIE CHRISTIAN VS HERBERT KOHLER

On July 8, 2026 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Jul 08, 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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Jul 09, 2026

AUTOVEST, L.L.C. VS TODD M BEEMAN

On July 6, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands 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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BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

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Jul 07, 2026

WELLS FARGO COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTION FINA VS ELIZABETH M EMMETT

On July 6, 2026 a foreign judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

2 Files

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Jul 06, 2026

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Foreign,Sister-State Judgment

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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FOREIGN JUDGMENT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Judgment Enforcement

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Jul 07, 2026

JOSEPH MOORHEAD VS M&M ELITE CONTRACTING LLC

On July 6, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

7 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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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 07, 2026

CAPITAL ONE, N.A. VS BASINGER C WANDA

On July 6, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Jul 06, 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 07, 2026

DONALD HESS VS TXS PROPERTY SERVICES, LLC

On July 6, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

7 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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FORECLOSURE

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jul 07, 2026

ALICIA J HEARD VS FOUNDATIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS, LLC

On July 2, 2026 a workers compensation case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

3 Files

Filed

Jul 02, 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 03, 2026

HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS T VS PAUL B WOODWARD

On July 1, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

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Jul 01, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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Property

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Foreclosure

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Jul 02, 2026

FORSYTHE FINANCE, LLC VS DEMOND FRAZIER

On June 30, 2026 a breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

2 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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BREACH OF CONTRACT

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Commercial

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Breach of Contract

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Jul 01, 2026

PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION VS UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EMMA F BRAGG DECEASED

On June 30, 2026 a foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

18 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

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER VS ARTEZ EVANS

On June 29, 2026 an other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

3 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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Jun 30, 2026

SHAWN PETRARCA VS LEAH HUFFMAN

On June 25, 2026 a promissory note case was filed in the jurisdiction of Summit County. Judge Mary Margaret Rowlands presiding.

3 Files

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Jun 25, 2026

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Summit County

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Summit County, OH

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PROMISSORY NOTE

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Creditor

Matter Type

Promissory Note

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Jun 26, 2026

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About

Mary Margaret Rowlands
Current Appointment Summit County Court of Common Pleas	Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020	November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020
Education Bachelor's degree, Youngstown State University J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1989	Bachelor's degree, Youngstown State University J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1989

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Summit County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (330) 643-5015
Judicial Assistant:	+1 (330) 643-5016
Bailiff:	+1 (330) 643-5014
Fax:	+1 (330) 643-5017

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Summit County, Ohio
Partner	Whitaker and Rowlands Co.	Summit County, Ohio
Chief Legal Counsel	Summit County Fiscal Office	Summit County, Ohio