Tracey Gonzalez, Esq.
Cleveland
Summary
Legal and administrative professional with 29 years of experience in civil law, mortgage, and real estate law, who excels in organizational leadership and analytical skills. Proven track record in enhancing court operations through strategic solutions and budget administration. Adept at drafting legal documents and fostering collaboration among diverse agencies by aligning legal and administrative functions to drive success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Court Administrator
Cleveland Municipal Court - General Division
Cleveland
12.2021 - Current
- Assist in managing the day-to-day functions and operations of the court, including supervision of department managers and administrative staff, comprising human resources, finance, facilities management, legislation, case flow management, and strategic planning.
- Design and implement new programs or processes to improve the efficiency of court operations.
- Exercise leadership by motivating department managers to incorporate strategic planning and quality management into the court's operations.
- Act as a liaison with various outside agencies, including, but not limited to, the Cleveland Police Department, the Cleveland Prosecutor's Office, the Public Defender's Office, Cleveland City Council, the Cleveland Clerk of Courts, and other city and county agencies.
- Developed and implemented court policies and procedures.
- Assist in developing budget plans for court operations, including personnel hiring and firing decisions.
Chief Magistrate
Cleveland Municipal County - Housing Division
Cleveland
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Responsible for the assignment and distribution of work within the Magistrate's Department, including all regular civil dockets, motions, and non-routine civil matters.
- Monitored staff performance for compliance and assignment deadlines. Monitored courtroom performance, reviewed research, and decisions issued..
- Presided over criminal matters on the corporate docket, civil receivership cases, injunctions, and other civil and criminal dockets, as needed.
- Coordinated last-minute eviction stays by collaborating with bailiff field supervision and housing court specialists.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures within the Magistrate's Department.
- Researched, consulted, and advised other departments and outside collaborative entities on legal, procedural, and administrative matters.
- Conducted virtual clinics to apprise landlords, tenant defendants, and the general public of landlord-tenant law and the rules and procedures that govern Housing Court.
Foreclosure Magistrate
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
Cleveland
12.2005 - 12.2019
- Responsible for assisting the judges of the Court of Common Pleas with the disposition of foreclosure, partition, quiet title actions, and related property law cases.
- Prepared and reviewed case files to determine the appropriateness of the relief requested and the sufficiency of the evidence presented.
- Conducted hearings on all matters, including case management, default hearings, pre-trials, and bench trials. Issued rulings on all pre- and post-trial motions.
- Draft legal rulings and opinions, to include findings of fact and conclusions of law, and ensure the timely flow of over 1,500 foreclosures.
- Ensured compliance with the rules of civil procedure during proceedings.
Judicial Staff Attorney
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
Cleveland
08.2003 - 12.2005
- Responsible for analyzing and interpreting case and statutory law to resolve legal issues and formulate recommendations.
- Draft legal opinions, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and various legal memoranda.
- Conducted all civil hearings.
- Ensured the timely flow of 600+ civil cases.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsels or parties in dispute.
Juvenile Probation Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
Cleveland
01.1996 - 08.2003
- Manage adjudicated youth to ensure compliance with court-ordered requirements..
- Assessed client needs based on individual issues, in addition to social and restorative justice best practices.
- Assist offenders in enrolling in treatment, counseling, or community service programs.
- Make recommendations to the assigned judge or magistrate regarding treatment programs, counseling, out-of-home placement, and, when necessary, incarceration.
- Track progress with weekly and monthly status reports that monitor home, school, and community activity.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership And Organizational Developmetn
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05-2026
J.D. - Law
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Cleveland, OH05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.1992
Skills
- Analytical and Organizational
- Oratory Communication
- Civil and Legal Procedure
- Drafting Legal Documents
- Budget administration
- Court procedures
- Organizational leadership
- Multiple priorities management
Web
www.linkedin.com/traceygonzalezesq
Awards And Memberships
- Certified Court Manager (CCM)
- Certified Court Executive (CCC)
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Ohio Association for Court Administration
- National Association for Court Management
Professional Development
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Leadership Academy
- Court Executive Team Building Collaborative Teams
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Common Pleas and Municipal Courts In-Person and Virtual Operations
- Courts and Coronavirus Evictions
- Rental Assistance for Tenants Facing Eviction
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Judges and Supervisors
- Violence in the Workplace
Affiliations
Tennis
Bike Riding
Certification
Ohio Bar Licensed 2003
Georgia Bar Licensed 2008
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Deputy Court Administrator
Cleveland Municipal Court - General Division
12.2021 - Current
Chief Magistrate
Cleveland Municipal County - Housing Division
01.2020 - 12.2021
Foreclosure Magistrate
Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court
12.2005 - 12.2019
Judicial Staff Attorney
Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas
08.2003 - 12.2005
Juvenile Probation Officer
Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court
01.1996 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Leadership And Organizational Developmetn
Case Western Reserve University
J.D. - Law
Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Criminal Justice
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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