JUDGE TIMOTHY W.Clary

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

FOR COMMON PLEAS COURT

Judge Timothy W.Clary

Tested by experience
Trusted for judgment

Police endorsements Meet Judge Clary
Judge Timothy W. Clary wearing his judicial robe
JUDGE TIMOTHY W. CLARY

EXPLORE THE RECORD

01 Police endorsements 02 Meet Judge Clary 03 Experience 04 Connect

CUYAHOGA COUNTY
OHIO

ENDORSED FOR COMMON PLEAS COURT

Endorsed by
those who protect us

POLICE UNION ENDORSEMENT

Cleveland Police
Patrolmen’s Association

Endorsed February 25, 2026, for Common Pleas Court.

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FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE

Fraternal Order of Police
Cleveland Lodge 8

Endorsed for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

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Read the CPPA endorsement letter FEBRUARY 25, 2026
Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association letter dated February 25, 2026 confirming its membership’s endorsement of Judge Timothy W. Clary for Common Pleas Court

About Cleveland FOP Lodge 8

CURRENTLY SERVINGOhio’s Eighth District
Court of Appeals

Civil experience. Criminal experience.
A perspective shaped by both.

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MEET JUDGE CLARY

A broad record
Local roots

Civil and criminal experience. Service on both trial and appellate benches.

Read his biography

Judge Timothy W. Clary’s legal career spans private practice, prosecution, public defense, and service on the bench.

He joined Ohio’s Eighth District Court of Appeals on February 17, 2026, after previously serving as a judge on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas.

He grew up in Bay Village and is a graduate of Saint Ignatius High School, John Carroll University, and Cleveland State University College of Law.

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Education
JURIS DOCTOR · 2011

Cleveland State University
College of Law

BACHELOR’S DEGREE, HISTORY · 2006

John Carroll University

HIGH SCHOOL

Saint Ignatius High School

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Judge Timothy W. Clary raising his right hand while wearing his judicial robe
Service on the bench
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EXPERIENCE

A career built
through service

Private practice. Prosecution. Public defense. Trial and appellate courts.

Explore his career 2012–2026
  1. 2026

    Eighth District Court of Appeals

    Joined the appellate bench on February 17.

  2. 2024

    Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court

    Appointed to serve as a judge.

  3. 2023

    Public defense

    Served as an assistant Cuyahoga County public defender.

  4. 2014

    Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office

    Joined the Children & Family Services Unit. Moved to the General Felony Unit in 2019.

  5. 2012

    Private practice

    Began his career as an associate at Climaco, Wilcox, Peca, Tarantino & Garofoli Co.

NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION

Judicial
ratings

Bar-association ratings published by Judge4Yourself.com.

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Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Excellent
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Good
Norman S. Minor Bar Association
Excellent
Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association
Excellent

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Ratings graphic: Cuyahoga criminal defense lawyers, Excellent; Cleveland Metropolitan Bar, Good; Norman S. Minor Bar, Excellent; Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association, Excellent
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OUTSIDE THE COURTROOM

An Eagle Scout

Civic and volunteer service beyond his legal career.

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Eagle Scout anniversary recognition for Timothy, showing Board of Review Date 08/23/01
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PO Box 1104
Hudson, OH 44236