Morgan Raye
CARUSO

For Judge | Cuyahoga County
Court of Common Pleas

Experience. Integrity.

Safe Communities.

Morgan Raye Caruso is a criminal defense attorney, small business owner and mother of three, running for Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. For more than 13 years, she has practiced law in Cuyahoga County courtrooms, handling serious felony cases including homicide and sexual assault trials. Morgan believes our courts should be led by judges who apply the law fairly, treat every person with dignity, and protect the safety of our communities.

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For more than a decade, I have stood in Cuyahoga County courtrooms during the most difficult moments of people’s lives. Those experiences taught me that justice requires both strength and fairness.

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Why Morgan

Proven Courtroom Experience

For more than a decade, Morgan has built her career inside Cuyahoga County courtrooms, handling complex and serious cases. Her experience on both sides of the justice system gives her a deep understanding of how the law impacts victims, defendants, families and communities.

Experience Highlights

Criminal defense attorney for more than 13 years
Former Assistant Prosecutor
Founder of Caruso Law Offices
Tried homicide and life-felony cases to verdict
Handled capital murder cases
Extensive courtroom experience in Cuyahoga County

COMMUNITY
& FAMILY

Rooted in the Community

Morgan and her husband, Anthony a firefighter-paramedic, are raising their three children in Cuyahoga County. Their family is deeply committed to serving the community they call home.

Together, they founded the Caruso Family Giving Project, in honor of Morgan’s mother, dedicating their time as a family to volunteering and helping those in need throughout the community.

Morgan believes strong communities depend on both public safety and fairness in the justice system.

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Morgan's Story

A Personal Understanding of the Justice System

When Morgan was fifteen years old, her mother died due to medical malpractice, just three days after Morgan's birthday. Her family suddenly had to navigate a legal system they knew nothing about, while grieving an unimaginable loss.

That experience shaped Morgan’s belief that every person deserves a voice in the justice system.

Morgan later became a lawyer and built her own law practice from the ground up. She began by meeting clients in local libraries, and later opened Caruso Law Offices, where she grew the the firm while raising her young family.

Her career has been defined by advocating for fairness, accountability, and respect for every person who enters the courtroom.