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Elected to the bench in 2018
Judge Susan Baker Ross brings over 35 years of legal expertise to the court. As a Common Pleas Court Judge, Baker Ross provides a unique perspective and thoughtfulness to her role. She carefully reviews the circumstances of every case that comes before her and focuses on balancing providing justice and accountability with reducing repeat offenses and helping direct people to a better path.
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Judge of the Common Pleas Court
Judge Baker Ross has served as Presiding Judge of the Common Pleas Court since February, 2023, and in that role oversees the Jury and Grand Jury proceedings for the Court. Since then she has implemented expanding jury service beyond registered voters to also include those with Driver’s Licenses and State ID’s. She also oversees efforts to improve the jury experience for those selected to serve and to ensure that Jurors are provided with resources to assist them should they have secondary trauma as a result of their service.
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JUNE 16, 2023 | Akron Legal News
"Since taking the Summit County Common Pleas Court bench in May 2019, Judge Susan Baker Ross said she’s been on a mission to help those who’ve come before her in any way that she can.
She currently presides over the Valor Court. The specialized docket offers veterans who come before the common pleas court the chance to obtain treatment and other services to help them recover from substance use disorders and mental and physical trauma."
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