William F.B. Vodrey

Professional career

• Judge of the General Division of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio, serving since January 2021 and currently in a term that ends January 2, 2027
• Legal Career: Private practice (1992–1993) Staff Attorney, Southeastern Ohio Legal Services (1993–1995) Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney, Felony Trial Unit (1995–2001) Magistrate, Cleveland Municipal Court (2001–2020) Judge, Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas (2021–present)

Education

Additional information

• Judge Vodrey presides over cases in the General Division and emphasizes efficient case management, aiming to resolve cases within one year of filing.
• Also a strong advocate for bail reform and has trained with the Arnold Foundation’s Risk Assessment Tool
• He supports mediation and arbitration where appropriate and has experience in specialized dockets such as Veterans Court, Drug Court, and Mental Health Court.