Gina R. Russo

Professional career

• Position: Judge, Franklin County Municipal Court (since March 15, 2021)
• Nonpartisan judge of the Franklin County Municipal Court in Ohio, elected in 2021 and serving until 2028, with a background in civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and prior Common Pleas Court service
• Judge Russo emphasizes fairness, impartiality, and equal access to justice, aiming to maintain public trust in the judicial system, manage dockets efficiently, and use county resources wisely

Education

Additional information

• Member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Ohio Women’s Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and the Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer American Inn of Court.
• She also serves on the Ohio State Bar Association’s Government Affairs Committee and the Municipal Court’s Specialized Docket, Personnel, and Security Committees
• She is active in the Athletic Club of Columbus, teaching group fitness classes, and enjoys reading, yoga, and spending time with family and friends