Judge Joseph V. McNamara - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. Joseph V. McNamara is a judge for the General Division of the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was elected to the bench on November 6, 2018.

Prior to his election, McNamara was an assistant law director for the City of Toledo Law Department, a position he held since 2015. Before that, he was an attorney in private practice, representing clients in both civil and criminal matters.

McNamara earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Michigan in 1999. He then completed a J.D. at New York University School of Law in 2003.

His memberships have included the Toledo City Council (2006 to 2013). He drafted and helped pass the Energy Special Improvement District Ordinance, the anti-human trafficking ordinance, and an ordinance to decrease the cost of public records requests.

A resident of Toledo, McNamara attends Christ the King Catholic Church. He is married with three dogs (Honey, Bit, and Walter) and is also a licensed foster parent.

McNamara is registered as a Democrat.

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HAYES VS JENKINS ET AL

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RUCKER ET AL VS PAUKEN

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CAPITAL ONE VS NORRIS

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PAWNEE LEASING VS HOWELL ETAL

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PRESTIGE VS KEENAN

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GLENBROOK CREDIT VS RUSSELL

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PRUITT VS FRANKLIN ET AL

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VELOCITY VS SCHULTZ

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MIDLAND CREDIT VS CLAWSON

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KEMBA FINANCIAL VS LANDIS ETAL

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GLENBROOK CREDIT VS KIRN

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LAKEVIEW LOAN VS BRADY ET AL

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HARTFORD VS KINGSTON ETAL

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Apr 27, 2024

AXIS INSURANCE VS SCHEIDERER

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CITIZENS VS THE UNKNOWN ET AL

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LABERDEE ETAL VS GRANGE ET AL

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ALFORD VS PROGRESSIVE ET AL

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FORAN VS TUBINO

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DIRECTIONS VS HUGHES

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ROBINSON VS REDITT ET AL

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Apr 18, 2024

THE HUNTINGTON VS CORNETT ETAL

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THE AUTO CLUB VS CAMERON

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MACKLIN VS OHIO BUREAU

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CAPITAL ONE VS TANNOUS

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About

Joseph V. McNamara
Current Appointment Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 9	Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Department Courtroom 9
Election/Appointment November 6, 2018	November 6, 2018
Education B.A., University of Michigan - 1999 J.D., New York University School of Law - 2003	B.A., University of Michigan - 1999 J.D., New York University School of Law - 2003

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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) 213-4578
Court Administrator:	+1 (419) 213-4777

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Attorney	Private Practice	Lucas County, Ohio
Assistant Law Director	City of Toledo Law Department	Lucas County, Ohio
Judge	Court of Common Pleas	Lucas County, Ohio