JUDGE KENNETH A. ROCCO
Judge Kenneth A. Rocco was first elected to the Eighth District Court of Appeals in 1996.
Family:
Married to Rebecca, a retired educator;
children: Elizabeth, a physician and former
Peace Corps volunteer, and Kathleen, an
environmental educator.
Education: A.B. from Ohio University (1962); J.D. from Case Western Reserve School of Law (1965).
Experience:
Ohio Court of Appeals (1997 to present);
Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division (1983
to 1996); Ohio General Assembly (1975 to
1982); Practicing Attorney (1965 to 1982);
Prosecutor, City of Parma (1966 to 1972); U.
S. Army, Active Duty and Reserves (1957 to
1963).
Professional Recognition:
Highest rating of judicial service by the
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and
its predecessors in 2008, 1996, 1994 and
1988. 2011 Outstanding Association for
Justice.