Nancy Margaret Russo

Biography

Professional career

Education

• master — Levin College — 2001
• Nancy Margaret Russo attended West Liberty State College, earning her undergraduate degree in 1977, and later obtained her J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1981

Additional information

• She initiated the Re-Entry Court in 2007
• She is a Fellow of the Ohio State Bar Association (2001) and a graduate of Leadership Cleveland 2000
• Elected to the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in 1997
• Before joining the bench, Russo practiced law privately for 15 years, specializing in healthcare law, white-collar crime, and insurance law.
• focusing on individuals returning from prison, and has been involved in reforms to reduce reliance on cash bail
• Throughout her career, Russo has received numerous honors, including MADD Judge of the Year, POMC Judge of the Year, Who’s Who in Law, Outstanding Alumnus of Ridge Junior High, Mentor High School Hall of Fame, and Outstanding Graduate of Levin College
• She also held the role of a certified juvenile and domestic guardian ad litem
• She presides over adult criminal felony cases, ranging from minor felonies to capital murder, as well as civil litigation
• Her judicial philosophy emphasizes empathy, fairness, and neutrality, ensuring decisions are guided by her oath and emotional intelligence Russo has also contributed to legal education as an adjunct faculty member and guest lecturer at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and Levin College, and has spoken at various bar seminars
• She gained national recognition as an expert and lecturer in insurance fraud prevention, detection, and prosecution