Joe Darwal

About this race

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

2 candidates ran for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 5/1/2027) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Joe Darwal

Medical malpractice trial attorney, Perez-Morris LLC. Civil litigation attorney from Copley who has worked as a personal injury trial attorney, an insurance claim attorney and litigation manager, and a litigation associate since 2013. Holds a law degree from the University of Akron School of Law and coaches its trial team.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Helping his community
• Advancing the legal profession for younger attorneys

In their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron Bliss Institute) questionnaire

Summarized in our words from source 1, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Joe Darwal only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

To see where they stand, read their own words: Judicial Votes Count (University of Akron Bliss Institute) questionnaire. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Quick answers

What does the Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 5/1/2027) seat do?

A county trial judge. Handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, small claims and smaller civil lawsuits, and in some states juvenile or other specialized matters.

Who is Joe Darwal running against?

Joy Malek Oldfield, for Summit County Court of Common Pleas Judge, General Division (term commencing 5/1/2027).

Should I vote for Joe Darwal?

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