Hon. Antonio S. Nicholson is a Solon native with the ambition and drive to fill a vacant seat in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Gov. Mike DeWine proudly appointed Judge Nicholson to the bench. Judge Nicholson will assume office on July 14, 2025. He will finish the term of Judge Deena Calabrese, who was elected to the Eighth District Court of Appeals. In order to maintain his seat, he will have to run for election in November 2025. He is currently preparing for his campaign while also gearing up for his responsibilities on the bench. Judge Antonio S. Nicholson began his law career in a private practice in 2014. Now he currently operates his own law practice. With over 10 years of direct trial experience ranging from misdemeanors to high-profile felony cases, Judge Nicholson has built a well-rounded legal career. His extensive background as a public defender and his hands-on involvement with the judicial system show that Judge Nicholson is noted for his commitment to addressing bias within the Judicial system and his advocacy for rehabilitative justice. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the context of criminal behavior and is a proponent of community involvement and programs aiming to prevent recidivism. He aims to provide fairness and transparency in the judicial process.