Hon. Francine B. Goldberg

Francine Goldberg is a seasoned legal professional and the incumbent judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division in Ohio. A graduate of Ohio State University (B.A., 1986) and Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (J.D., 1990), she has spent over two decades in public service. Goldberg began her career as an assistant county prosecutor for Cuyahoga County in 1991, later serving as a councilwoman at-large and vice mayor for the City of University Heights. She has also worked as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for 24 years, directing the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force and contributing to the Major Trial Unit. In 2022, she was re-elected to the bench, where she has championed innovations such as the CourtConnect mobile app, the Domestic Relations Court Help Center, and the “Wall of Happiness” initiative to improve access to justice and court experience for families. Her work has earned her recognition from local bar associations and a reputation for fairness, efficiency, and a proactive approach to family law.