2018 Candidates

I am Michael Rendon and I am running for Judge in the Court of Common Pleas, General Division in 2018. Today more than ever, justice matters. If we are going to ensure the fair and equitable administration of justice, we must elect judges who not only have the legal knowledge, but also the life experience to ensure that justice prevails. I have the knowledge, experience and dedication to administer justice fairly. I have spent my career working in the justice system as a Federal Special Agent, a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, an Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, and now as a lawyer representing individuals in private practice. I have seen our justice system from every angle, and that will make me a better judge. I am a life-long dedicated

Democrat, a U.S. Army Veteran, a former union president, and an active community volunteer. As a Hispanic American, fluent in Spanish, I also will bring much needed diversity to the Court of Common Pleas, which currently does not have a single Hispanic judge. Experience matters,

community matters, and justice matters. My life has exemplified all three of these ideals.

Emily Hagan has a long history of public service benefitting Northeast Ohioans. She earned an early childhood education degree from Ohio University and chose to attend Cleveland State law school after witnessing the hardships experienced by her students in rural Athens, Ohio. After law school, Emily advocated for juvenile justice and legal reform as a policy

associate at Voices for Ohio’s Children. She also advocated in the state legislature to improve early childhood education in Ohio on behalf of The

Center for Community Solutions. More recently, Ms. Hagan served as Board Vice President for the statewide nonprofit organization, the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence, from 2013 to 2015. She was president of

the Rocky River Democratic Club and is now on the club’s steering committee. Additionally, she serves on the steering committee for the Cuyahoga Democratic Women’s Caucus. Ms. Hagan currently works as an attorney in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas for the Honorable Judge Michael P. Donnelly. There,

she manages the civil docket as well as aids in administering the criminal docket. Ms. Hagan and her husband, Paul Shipp, an attorney at Weston Hurd, LLP have resided in Rocky River for nearly a decade. They have two young sons, both of whom attend the Rocky River public schools.

Michelle J. Sheehan

I am a candidate for the Eighth District Court of Appeals in the 2018 open term that will be created by Judge Tim McCormack’s retirement. I have practiced law for over 24 years and am 1 of 25 attorneys in the State of Ohio that is a Certified Appellate Specialist by the Ohio State Bar Association. I am also a lifelong Democrat that has worked on numerous campaigns to help endorsed Democratic candidates get elected.  I learned my strong work ethic from my union family where my father was a past president of the United Steel Workers No 7137. I will apply my hard-working class values and work ethic to the bench to ensure fair and equal justice for everyone. More information about my credentials, community service and background can be located at http://www.reminger.com/attorneys-Michelle-Sheehan.html .


KARRIE HOWARD
Candidate for the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas

Karrie Howard is a former Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.  Prior to working as a federal prosecutor, Karrie worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office and an Assistant Prosecutor for the City of Cleveland.  He has extensive experience in prosecuting municipal misdemeanors, as well as state and federal felony offenses.

Karrie is also an Assistant Staff Judge Advocate in the Air Force Reserves, with the rank of Captain, responsible for providing legal advice to base commanders, service members, their dependents as well as military retirees.  He is also a former United States Marine.

Karrie earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from DeVry University, shortly after he completed Marine Corps active duty service.  Later, he earned a Juris Doctorate from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, and is currently in pursuit of his dual Master's Degrees in Business Administration and Human Resource Management from the University of Maryland University College.

Karrie lives in South Euclid with his wife Valissa, daughter Kaila, and sons Terique, Kuhri and Mason.  He is also a member of the American Legion (at-large), Veterans of Foreign Wars #343, the Military Officers of America Association, the Norman S. Minor Bar Association, Prince Hall F&AM, Masonic Lodge of William T. Boyd #79, and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., Zeta Kappa Kappa Chapter.

Andrea Nelson Moore

Andrea Nelson Moore is the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party’s endorsed candidate for the seat to be vacated by Judge Stuart Friedman, full term commencing 1-2-19, in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court General Division. Both a life-long Greater Clevelander and Democrat, Andrea is vested in and committed to the safety and well-being of our residents and communities.
Andrea has been a practicing attorney for eighteen years. Her career began in criminal defense where she defended clients in both municipal and Common Pleas Court. Andrea also served as a Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor where she obtained felony trial experience in the General and Juvenile Court Divisions. During her tenure as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Andrea handled matters including but not limited to assaults, domestic violence, burglaries, and drug trafficking and possession cases. She was also Judicial Staff Attorney for Common Pleas Court where she managed the civil litigation docket for two sitting judges.
Additionally, Andrea served as a Deputy Inspector General where she supervised and oversaw Assistant Inspector Generals and support staff and managed operational and budgetary information. Currently, she is an Assistant Director of Law in the Cuyahoga County Law Department’s litigation unit where she represents the County Executive departments and agencies in Cleveland Municipal Court, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court General Division, and Cuyahoga County Probate Court.
Andrea mentors eighth grade students in the Cleveland Municipal School District, volunteers with the Cleveland Foodbank and Legal Aid, serves on Eliza Bryant Village Auxiliary Board II to raise money for elderly residents in the nursing home, and is a Trustee for the United Black Fund, an agency that provides funding to empower some of the most marginalized individuals in our society.
Andrea is a member of New Community Bible Fellowship in Cleveland Heights and currently resides in South Euclid, Ohio with her husband Gregory, a 25 year retired Marine, their teenage daughter and dog Louie.