Judge Mary Jane Trapp - Ret.

Judge Mary Jane Trapp - Ret. Judge, Ohio Court of Appeals, 11th Appellate District (Ret.), Mediator, Arbitrator & Private Judge Mary Jane Trapp, Judge of the 11th Dist.

Court of Appeals, is recognized for her distinguished legal knowledge and experience. Trapp has over 25 years in trial and appellate practice and is a leader at the state and national level on issues of administration of justice and legal reform. Trapp served for six years on the Ohio Supreme Court Rules Advisory Committee and its appellate rules subcommittee. Trapp, a past President of the Ohio State Bar, received the 2009 Founders’ Award from the Ohio Women’s Bar Association, the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation 2011 President’s Award and is the first Ohio appellate court judge to receive the prestigious Toll Fellowship. Mary Jane Trapp has a record of serving families and has been focused on protecting children and families throughout her career. Before taking the bench, Trapp’s law practice took her to the trenches of both state and federal courts and to all levels of the justice system --- from small claims court to the Ohio Supreme Court.

04/26/2025
04/24/2025

Last month’s post examined the “pet peeves” most frequently cited by my colleagues, mentors, and judicial attorney staff. I promised to provide positive tips in the second installment of “Appellate Briefs-One Judge’s View of the Good, the Bad, and the...

04/20/2025

I completed my law school spring moot court tour at the University of Akron School of Law yesterday judging the 1L Moot Court Competition. Happy to see so many students sign up to compete, and I enjoyed lunch conversation with the students. Congrats to Jordyn Miklinski and all the competitors. They....

Congratulations to the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team on their national championship win. Their team was a most ...
04/13/2025

Congratulations to the University of Chicago Mock Trial Team on their national championship win. Their team was a most formidable opponent. I was honored to preside at the finals trial at

Sunday batch cooking. Shrimp, Okra, Blackeye Peas, and Fire Roasted Tomatoes seasoned with Feisty Fish Rub and Ho Lott...
04/13/2025

Sunday batch cooking. Shrimp, Okra, Blackeye Peas, and Fire Roasted Tomatoes seasoned with Feisty Fish Rub and Ho Lotta Seasoning Grilled Chicken with Grilled Fennel.

Sunday Supper-Spicy Baked Cod with Mixed Olives and Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, and Portobello Mushrooms.
03/30/2025

Sunday Supper-Spicy Baked Cod with Mixed Olives and Spinach, Red Bell Peppers, and Portobello Mushrooms.

03/27/2025

I am honored to join the “The Appellate Advocacy Blog” as a regular contributor, and I look forward to sharing my views from both sides of the bench. The most frequent question I am asked by law students and practitioners...

For those who do not or cannot do gluten- Baked Chicken with pesto on top of a grilled cauliflower steak. If you can en...
03/24/2025

For those who do not or cannot do gluten- Baked Chicken with pesto on top of a grilled cauliflower steak. If you can enjoy pasta, this is wonderful on top of linguine.

When you crave pizza but do not or cannot do a gluten crust-Shredded or canned Chicken, , & egg crust, baked and then to...
03/23/2025

When you crave pizza but do not or cannot do a gluten crust-Shredded or canned Chicken, , & egg crust, baked and then topped and baked again until cheese is melted with sauce, sauteed Portobello Mushrooms, part skimmed Mozzarella, and a protein of choice. I did Anchovies (no judgment, please. I love Anchovies, and they are good for you.)

Congratulations to Ed Babcock for this well-deserved honor from during its Annual Meeting this morning..
03/19/2025

Congratulations to Ed Babcock for this well-deserved honor from during its Annual Meeting this morning..

Young grad lawyers making a difference brief advice clinic.
03/16/2025

Young grad lawyers making a difference brief advice clinic.

What a great event with friends of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
03/14/2025

What a great event with friends of The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

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