Katarina V. Cook at a glance
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Katarina V. Cook
Biography
Professional career
- Elected judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio, serving since January 5, 2017, and currently seeking re‐election in 2026
- As of October 2025, Judge Cook is seeking re‐election to her Domestic Relations Court seat in November 2026, marking her third term
- 2016: Elected to Summit County Domestic Relations Court, filling the vacancy from Judge Dezso’s retirement; sworn in January 5, 2017
- 2009–2016: Judge, Akron Municipal Court
Education
- University of Akron School of Law in and was admitted to the Ohio Bar that same year — J.D. (1990)
- University of Rochester — B.A. (1986)
Additional information
- overseeing Drug Court and OVI Court (Ohio Supreme Court–certified in 2015)
- Native Akron resident and graduate of Firestone High School (1982).
- Judge Cook has led specialized dockets, including Drug Court and OVI Court, and has implemented community‐oriented sentencing options such as animal cruelty prevention classes for defendants.
- She has served on boards including the Ohio Women’s Bar Association, Akron Bar Association, and local community organizations.
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
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Biography sources checked July 27, 2026.
Ohio Judicial Conference Directory official judicial roster
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