Frank G. Forchione

Professional career

• Judge Forchione was elected to the Stark County Bench in 2009 and re-elected unopposed in 2014

Education

Additional information

• Began his legal career as an assistant City Prosecutor for Canton, later serving as Canton City Prosecutor for 15 years
• acted as a special prosecutor for multiple cities and counties
• One of five judges on the Stark County Court of Common Pleas
• He has presided over significant cases, such as Mercy vs
• Requests for his disqualification in civil cases have been reviewed and denied, affirming his impartiality and adherence to judicial standards
• Judge Forchione grew up in a large family with five sisters, which he cites as a formative experience shaping his values and work ethic
• His early interests included baseball and teaching, and he has consistently emphasized the importance of making a meaningful difference in the community through public service Judge Frank Forchione is recognized not only for his legal acumen but also for his dedication to community well-being and public health initiatives, reflecting a career that blends judicial responsibility with civic leadership
• Aultman Hospital, which lasted nine weeks and is the longest trial in Stark County history
• He has also been involved in administrative and safety initiatives, including creating a security committee for courthouse safety and implementing COVID-19 protocols for in-person hearings
• handling the most serious criminal cases in the county
• He obtained a degree in Economics from Kent State University and completed law school at The University of Akron, where he was a finalist for the Bracton Inn Outstanding Student award
• handling high-profile criminal cases, including work featured in the HBO documentary Death on a Factory Farm