Carl J. Mazzone at a glance
- Current role
- Common Pleas Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Ohio · State
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- Active
Carl J. Mazzone
Common Pleas Judge · Cuyahoga Co. Common Pleas Court
Biography
Professional career
- Committed to improving court efficiency, enhancing offender rehabilitation, increasing access to justice, and reducing costs
Education
- Law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2010.
- Undergraduate degree from the University of Dayton.
Additional information
- Carl Mazzone completed studies at St. Edward High School
- During his prosecutorial career, Mazzone handled over 2,500 adult felony cases and tried nearly 80 cases to verdict.
- Prior to becoming a judge, Mazzone held the role of an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, where he prosecuted homicide and sexual assault cases in the Major Trial Unit
- His courtroom emphasizes respect for all individuals and timely access to the judicial system, with firm trial dates and structured case management
- His campaign focused on equity, efficiency, and justice in the Cuyahoga County legal system
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Remote appearances
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance tells courts to include instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses when remote-hearing information is sent to participants.
Instructions for submitting exhibits or notifying the court of witnesses.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance recommends advance ground rules for documents, exhibits, screen sharing, and pre-marking exhibits for remote hearings.
Documents: Share any documents/exhibits that will be reviewed in advance. Use the share screen function while documents are being discussed during the hearing. Request that the documents are pre-marked for exhibit purposes.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Statewide
Ohio's statewide virtual-court guidance states that litigants, attorneys, and the public should be instructed not to record the hearing.
The court should instruct the litigants, attorneys, and the public to not record the hearing.Virtual Public Access to Ohio Court Proceedings ↗
Sources
Identity source checked July 27, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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