Judge Ronald J. Rice - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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Hon. Ronald J. Rice is a judge for the Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) in Ohio. He was elected to the seat in November 2012.

Prior to that, Rice presided as a judge for the Trumbull County Eastern District Court, a position he was elected to in 1992.

He received a B.A. in psychology (1979) and an M.A. in American history (1981) from Youngstown State University. Rice went on to complete a J.D. at the University of Akron School of Law in 1985.

He was licensed to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.

After graduating from law school, Rice began his legal career as a sole practitioner at his own private practice, Ronald J. Rice Co., LPA. He would maintain his law practice until assuming the Common Pleas bench. During that time, his practice emphasized personal injury claims, litigation, general business law, corporate law, and some criminal defense work. In addition, Rice acted as a mediator in civil disputes.

He also taught as a part-time instructor at Youngstown State University.

Rice was a former member of the Trumbull County Democratic Party Committee for Precinct K (Brookfield Township). His other memberships included the American Judges Association, the Ohio Common Pleas Judges Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, and the Trumbull County Bar Association (past president).

He is a married father of three and a graduate of Brookfield High School. Rice, who is an aviation enthusiast, maintains a private pilot license.

He is registered as a Democrat.

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PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC -VS- PALMER, RALPH J RJR

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OHIO VALLEY MALL COMPANY -VS- SOUTHERN CALIBER LLC et al RJR

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CAPITAL ONE NA -VS- TAYALA, CHERYL L RJR

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May 13, 2024

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC -VS- ROHRMAN, ASHLIE P RJR

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MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC -VS- VANOVERBEKE, STEPHANIE RJR

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TRI D PLUMBING LLC -VS- WG STONEGATE PLACE LLC RJR

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May 10, 2024

ZUPON, LAWRENCE -VS- CLASSIC JET CENTER LLC et al RJR

On May 9, 2024 a cv - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Trumbull County. Judge RICE, RONALD J presiding.

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May 09, 2024

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC -VS- HUFF, CARMELLA RJR

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May 09, 2024

AMERICAN EXPRESS NATIONAL BANK -VS- MILLER, DAWN RJR

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May 08, 2024

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC -VS- RIPPLE, KRISTEN M RJR

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May 08, 2024

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC -VS- ROSA LINDA, THOMAS et al RJR

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May 07, 2024

MILLER, ALYSSA -VS- WILLIAMS, TYLER et al RJR

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May 06, 2024

KIRKSEY, MALIK -VS- BRT EXTRUSIONS INC et al RJR

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May 06, 2024

ROMAN AVILES, ALEX R -VS- A&J TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC et al RJR

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May 03, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC -VS- SOLTIS, TRACI RJR

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May 02, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC -VS- REED, TABITHA RJR

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May 02, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC -VS- GENERAL JR, THEODORE W RJR

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May 02, 2024

LVNV FUNDING LLC -VS- BOSLEY, JEFFREY RJR

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May 02, 2024

RICH, TERRIE et al -VS- KALORIS, IRENE RJR

On May 1, 2024 a cv - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Trumbull County. Judge RICE, RONALD J presiding.

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May 01, 2024

MIDLAND CREDIT MANAGEMENT INC -VS- NATALI, DONNA M RJR

On April 29, 2024 a cv - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Trumbull County. Judge RICE, RONALD J presiding.

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Apr 29, 2024

CITIBANK NA -VS- CORNELL, SHERRIEJO RJR

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Apr 30, 2024

NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION -VS- LATHAM, TEQUILA Y et al RJR

On April 29, 2024 a cv - civil case was filed in the jurisdiction of Trumbull County. Judge RICE, RONALD J presiding.

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Apr 30, 2024

ABSOLUTE RESOLUTIONS INVESTMENTS LLC -VS- TRIPLETT, CATHY J RJR

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About

Ronald J. Rice
Current Appointment Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas	Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas
Election/Appointment 1992 - Trumbull County Eastern District Court 11/2012 - Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) 11/2018 - Re-elected	1992 - Trumbull County Eastern District Court 11/2012 - Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas (General Division) 11/2018 - Re-elected
Previous Appointment Trumbull County Eastern District Court	Trumbull County Eastern District Court
Education B.A., Youngstown State University - 1979 M.A., Youngstown State University - 1981 J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1985	B.A., Youngstown State University - 1979 M.A., Youngstown State University - 1981 J.D., University of Akron School of Law - 1985

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	OH - Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas
Previous Court:	OH - Trumbull County Eastern District Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (330) 675-2557
Bailiff:	+1 (330) 675-2535
Assignment Clerk:	+1 (330) 675-2581

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Sole Practitioner	Ronald J. Rice Co., LPA	None
Judge	Trumbull County Eastern District Court	Trumbull County, Ohio
Judge	Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas (General Division)	Trumbull County, Ohio