Hon. Michael P. Shaughnessy

Michael Shaughnessy is a seasoned legal professional serving as a judge on the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas General Division in Ohio. A graduate of Cleveland State University (B.A.) and Cleveland Marshall College of Law (J.D.), he has built a diverse career that spans private practice, municipal prosecution, and judicial service. Shaughnessy has litigated thousands of criminal and traffic cases, represented defendants in the mental health docket, and is certified to handle capital murder cases. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Case Western Reserve School of Law and has held positions as a Cuyahoga County Probation Officer and court bailiff. His professional affiliations include the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the Cuyahoga Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Association, and the Northeast Ohio Municipal Prosecutor’s Association, among others. Shaughnessy’s election to the bench in 2016 and re-election in 2022 reflect his strong standing in the legal community and his commitment to public service.