Judge Michael J. Ernest: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas, Department Suite 303

Biography

The Hon. Michael J. Ernest is a judge for the General Division of the Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Edward E. O’Farrell.


Prior to his election, Ernest was the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor’s Office, a position to which he was selected in 2009.


Ernest earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 1993. He then completed a J.D. at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1996.


After graduating from law school, Ernest began his legal career as an associate in the Law Office of Johnson, Urban & Range. Shortly after, in 1997, he was selected to join the New Philadelphia Prosecutor's Office as an assistant prosecuting attorney. He served in that capacity until 2001, at which time he moved to the Tuscarawas County Prosecutor’s Office.


His memberships have included the Ohio State Bar Association Commission on Judicial Candidates, the Law Enforcement Against Drugs Task Force, the New Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Board (president), the Tuscora Park Foundation (president), the New Philadelphia Rotary-Heritage Fund (president), the Tuscarawas County Public Library Board, the Tuscarawas County Law Library Resources Board, and the Tuscarawas Philharmonic Board.


Raised in Tuscarawas County, Ernest attended New Philadelphia High School. He has been the owner of the Quaker Cinema in New Philadelphia since its re-opening in 1997.


He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Michael J. Ernest

On May 8, 2024 a professional tort (cm) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Professional Tort (CM)

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 8, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 08, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

On May 7, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

On May 3, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 3, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

On May 2, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

Filed

May 02, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

May 03, 2024

On April 22, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

On April 18, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 19, 2024

On April 17, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

4 Files
Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On April 17, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

On April 10, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 10, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

1 File
Filed

Apr 10, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2024

On April 5, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Apr 05, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 06, 2024

On April 4, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

5 Files
Filed

Apr 04, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 05, 2024

On March 29, 2024 a professional tort (cm) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 29, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Professional Tort (CM)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 30, 2024

On March 28, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

7 Files
Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On March 28, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 28, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 29, 2024

On March 22, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 22, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 22, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 23, 2024

On March 20, 2024 a foreclosures (cf) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

6 Files
Filed

Mar 20, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

Foreclosures (CF)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 21, 2024

On March 18, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Mar 18, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 19, 2024

On March 14, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 14, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Mar 14, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 15, 2024

On March 13, 2024 an all other civil (cv) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Tuscarawas County. Judge Ernest, Michael J. presiding.

2 Files
Filed

Mar 13, 2024

Status

Active

Judge

Hon. Ernest, Michael J. Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Ernest, Michael J.

Court

Tuscarawas County

County

Tuscarawas County, OH

Category

All Other Civil (CV)

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 14, 2024

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