Judge Michael R. Goulding - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Michael R. Goulding is a judge for the General Division of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kasich on August 26, 2013, filling a vacancy created by the election of the Hon. James D. Jensen to the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals.

The Ohio Supreme Court issued a fully stayed six-month suspension to Goulding for interfering in a case assigned to another judge. The Supreme Court determined that Goulding abused the prestige of his office when he became involved with the criminal case of his friends' daughter’s boyfriend in 2019.

Prior to his appointment, Goulding sat as a judge for the Toledo Municipal Court, a position to which he was selected in 2007. Before that, he was an attorney in private practice, working at Shindler, Neff, Holmes, Schlageter & Mohler in Toledo (1995 to 1998).

Goulding earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the Ohio State University. During this time, he worked as a page in the Ohio House of Representatives, working for Speaker Vern Riffe, Jr. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Toledo College of Law in 1995.

Born and raised in Toledo, Goulding attended St. Frances de Sales High School. When not presiding over legal matters, he enjoys playing the bass guitar and drums. He is a former member of a Spinal Tap tribute band called Evil Vomit.

He is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael R. Goulding

WELLS FARGO BANK VS FRANKS ETA

On May 17, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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DISCOVER BANK VS SERRES SR

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 16, 2024

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VERMETT ETAL VS VERMETT ET AL

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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(CD)CLERVRAIN VS STATE OF OHIO

On May 16, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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TREASURER VS CEDAR ET AL

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 15, 2024

REGIONAL ACCEPTANCE VS GRACE

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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ALLY BANK VS MCCARVER

On May 10, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 10, 2024

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CREDIT ACCEPT VS MIECZKOWSKI

On May 9, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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HARRIS VS CITY OF TOLEDO ETAL

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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(CD)BLOCK VS BLOCK ET AL

On May 8, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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ALLSTATE VS ABUHANIYEH

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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JPMORGAN CHASE VS SABA

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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FOX VS THE CORNELL

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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May 08, 2024

STATE OF OHIO VS SPEARMAN

On May 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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IN RE: SEARCH WARRANT

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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May 03, 2024

LUTHERAN HOMES VS SMITH

On May 2, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 02, 2024

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WHITE VS BRUMMETT

On May 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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May 01, 2024

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MARTIN ETAL VS TATE

On April 30, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

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CAPITAL ONE VS TOKLESJONES

On April 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

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WESTLAKE SERVICES VS GIST ETAL

On April 26, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 26, 2024

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Apr 27, 2024

US BANK TRUST VS LANE ET AL

On April 25, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 25, 2024

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Apr 26, 2024

CAVALRY SPV VS KETTER

On April 24, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 24, 2024

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DAVIS VS DILIBERATO

On April 23, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 23, 2024

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SPRINGER VS GLASS ETAL

On April 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Lucas County. Judge MICHAEL R GOULDING presiding.

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Apr 22, 2024

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About

Michael R. Goulding
Current Appointment Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 4	Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 4
Election/Appointment November 4, 2014 November 8, 2016	November 4, 2014 November 8, 2016
Education Bachelor's degree, The Ohio State University J.D., University of Toledo College of Law - 1995	Bachelor's degree, The Ohio State University J.D., University of Toledo College of Law - 1995

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas
Clerk phone:	+1 (419) 213-4484
Civil Bailiff:	+1 (419) 213-4538
Court Administrator:	+1 (419) 213-4777

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Associate	Shindler, Neff, Holmes, Schlageter & Mohler	Lucas County, Ohio
Partner	Shindler, Neff, Holmes, Schlageter & Mohler	Lucas County, Ohio
Judge	Toledo Municipal Court	Lucas County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Lucas County, Ohio