Judge Maureen A. Sweeney: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2

Appointed By: Gov. Robert A. Taft, III

Biography

The Hon. Maureen A. Sweeney is a judge for the General Division of the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor Bob Taft on July 28, 2004, filling a vacancy created by the resignation of the Hon. Robert Lisotto.

Prior to her election, Sweeney spent more than ten years as an attorney in private practice.

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

Raised in Mahoning County, Sweeney was valedictorian of her graduating class at Canfield High School.

She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Maureen A. Sweeney

HILL, JAMES et al -vs- MITCHELL, CLARENCE et al MAS

On October 22, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

PLANET HOME LENDING LLC -vs- PALMER, BRIAN et al MAS

On October 22, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

ALLY BANK -vs- MARCHIANDA, CRYSTAL MAS

On October 22, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

DEHOSTOS, JESUS -vs- BROWN, GERALDINE et al MAS

On October 21, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

RED TARGET LLC DBA SCJ COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL SERVIC -vs- WOLOSCHAK DBA D AND M GRAPHIC TS AND DESIGNS, MICHELLE MAS

On October 20, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 20, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

WIELBRUDA, DEBORAH H -vs- BUREAU OF WORKERS COMPENSATION et al MAS

On October 19, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

DANIEL R YEMMA AS TREASURER OF MAHONING COUNTY -vs- HALE, JOYCE E et al MAS

On October 19, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

JONES, ROBERT M -vs- LIGHTNING TRANSPORT INC MAS

On October 19, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

DANIEL R YEMMA AS TREASURER OF MAHONING COUNTY -vs- SUTTON, MICHAEL JAMES et al MAS

On October 19, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORP. -vs- WAGNER, JASON MAS

On October 19, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

CARSON, LINDA -vs- SHERRIE, YEAGER et al MAS

On October 16, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 16, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

CAPITAL ONE N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO DISCOVER -vs- THOMPSON, ANDREA MAS

On October 15, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

LITTLE, LISA S -vs- BUREAU OF WORKERS COMPENSATION et al MAS

On October 15, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

LUCKY, PAULINE -vs- DIAMOND RAM INC DBA J W CROWN et al MAS

On October 14, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

FEGHALI A MINOR BY AND THROUGH HIS MOTHER, ANGELO M et al -vs- WELLS, CHARLES A et al MAS

On October 13, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

DANIEL R YEMMA AS TREASURER OF MAHONING COUNTY -vs- MAHONING YOUNGSTOWN COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP et al MAS

On October 13, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

DANIEL R YEMMA AS TREASURER OF MAHONING COUNTY -vs- LEACH AKA JOHN LEACH AKA JOHN E LEACH, JOHN EUGENE et al MAS

On October 13, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

ONEMAIN FINANCIAL GROUP LLC -vs- PRUNTY, ELIJAH MAS

On October 13, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

HOOPER, DERRICK -vs- FIX, BRIAN T et al MAS

On October 12, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK -vs- MCNAIR, CRAIG MAS

On October 12, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

MARIOTTI, JOSEPH -vs- LIBERTY STEEL PRODUCTS OF NORTH JACKSON et al MAS

On October 10, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 10, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE -vs- FERRARO, ANTHONY M. et al MAS

On October 9, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 09, 2026

DEAN SR, RANDY K -vs- KINNEY, RYAN J MAS

On October 9, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 09, 2026

DEAN SR, RANDY K -vs- KELLEY, PAUL MICHAEL MAS

On October 9, 2026 civil - common pleas case was filed in the jurisdiction of Mahoning County. Judge Maureen A. Sweeney presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Mahoning County

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About

Maureen A. Sweeney
Current Appointment Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2	Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 2
Election/Appointment November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020	November 4, 2008 November 4, 2014 November 3, 2020
Education J.D., University of Akron School of Law Bachelor's degree, Youngstown State University	J.D., University of Akron School of Law Bachelor's degree, Youngstown State University