Judge Khalilah A. Lawson

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Judge Khalilah A. Lawson

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Judge Khalilah A. Lawson
Courtroom: 12-A
Bailiff: Pamela Goodwin
Phone: (216) 664-4993
Fax: (216) 664-8859

Khalilah Lawson serves as Judge for the Cleveland Municipal Court. She was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, attended Cleveland Public Schools, and is a proud graduate of Collinwood High School. She received her undergraduate degrees from Grambling State University and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.

Judge Lawson knows what it takes to seek and promote justice. Her entire career has been dedicated to public service. She has practiced law in every area of our court system serving as Senior Magistrate for the Cleveland Municipal Court, Magistrate for the Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Volunteer Magistrate for the East Cleveland Juvenile Diversion Program, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor, Criminal Defense Attorney, and a Personal Bailiff. She also worked as a Field Operations Manager for President Obama’s 2012 Presidential Campaign and a CMSD K-12 Educator.

Judge Lawson is also civically engaged in her community. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the Ohio Black Judges Association. She volunteers with many clubs and organizations such as the Upward Bound Program and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association including programs and committees such as 3R’s, Louis Stokes Scholars, and the Board of Character and Fitness.

Her commitment to justice and her profound understanding of the law guides her in making impactful decisions that uphold our community’s standards. Her crucial role ensures fairness and integrity in the judicial process, underscoring her dedication to serving and enhancing her community.