Judge Megan E. Shanahan: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Appointed By: Gov. John R. Kasich, Jr.

Biography

Hon. Megan E. Shanahan is a judge for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio. She was appointed to the bench by former Governor John Kasich on March 6, 2015 to fill the vacancy created by the Hon. Ralph E. Winkler after his election to the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division.


Prior to her appointment, Shanahan had presided as a judge for the Hamilton County Municipal Court, a position to which she was elected in 2011.


She received a B.A. in political science from Kent State University in 1995. Shanahan went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2000.


After graduating from law school, she began her legal career as an assistant prosecutor with the Butler County Prosecutor’s Office, where she served in the appellate, municipal, and trial divisions and prosecuted cases involving the violation of the obscenity law as well as child pornography cases. In 2005, Shanahan moved to the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office. During her tenure in that position, she prosecuted child predators and served in the Felony Trial Division.


Her legal career also included acting as a prosecutor for the Mt. Healthy Mayor’s Court.


Shanahan received the Peggy Caldwell Award in 2009.


From a civic standpoint, she has been a supporter of the Cincinnati Living Hope organization which provides transitional housing for homeless women and children.


She was born and raised in western Pennsylvania, the youngest of eight children. At the time of her appointment, Shanahan and her family resided in Cincinnati.


She is registered as a Republican.

Recent Cases by Hon. Megan E. Shanahan

On January 29, 2024 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 29, 2024

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2024

On January 19, 2024 a h702 - other civil - taxed in costs case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Jan 19, 2024

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H702 - OTHER CIVIL - TAXED IN COSTS

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On January 16, 2024 a h741 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Jan 16, 2024

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H741 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On December 7, 2023 a h700 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Dec 07, 2023

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H700 - OTHER CIVIL

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2023

On December 6, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Dec 06, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2023

On December 6, 2023 a c370 - other tort- vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Dec 06, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C370 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 19, 2023

On December 4, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Dec 04, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 13, 2023

On November 30, 2023 a c370 - other tort- vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C370 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2023

On November 30, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 30, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 11, 2023

On November 28, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 28, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 15, 2023

On November 21, 2023 a d420 - bwc- appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

D420 - BWC- APPEAL

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 07, 2023

On November 20, 2023 a h840 - injunction- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H840 - INJUNCTION- OC

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 05, 2023

On November 20, 2023 a h951 - cognovit- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Nov 20, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H951 - COGNOVIT- OC

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 30, 2023

On November 17, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2023

On November 17, 2023 a h700 - other civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 17, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H700 - OTHER CIVIL

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 10, 2023

On November 16, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

9 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 21, 2023

On November 16, 2023 an e540 - foreclosure- tax certificate case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Nov 16, 2023

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

E540 - FORECLOSURE- TAX CERTIFICATE

Practice Area

Tax

Matter Type

Assessment Challenge

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 26, 2023

On November 15, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Nov 15, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2023

On November 15, 2023 a h800 - discharge mech. lien- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Nov 15, 2023

Judge

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Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H800 - DISCHARGE MECH. LIEN- OC

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Liens

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 27, 2023

On November 14, 2023 an e511 - foreclosure case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

E511 - FORECLOSURE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 23, 2023

On November 13, 2023 a d420 - bwc- appeal case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Status

Appealed

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

D420 - BWC- APPEAL

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 16, 2023

On November 13, 2023 a c371 - other tort- vehicle accident case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C371 - OTHER TORT- VEHICLE ACCIDENT

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2023

On November 10, 2023 a c310 - other tort- personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

C310 - OTHER TORT- PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2023

On November 10, 2023 a h740 - breach of contract- oc case was filed in the jurisdiction of Hamilton County. Judge MEGAN SHANAHAN presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Nov 10, 2023

Judge

Hon. MEGAN SHANAHAN Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for MEGAN SHANAHAN

Court

Hamilton County

County

Hamilton County, OH

Category

H740 - BREACH OF CONTRACT- OC

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 19, 2023

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