Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Patrick Carroll receives 2021 President’s Award for Judicial Excellence Updated Feb 18, 2021; Facebook Share LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Currently in his 31st year as Lakewood Municipal Court judge, Patrick Carroll was recently named the 2021 recipient of the President’s Award for Judicial Excellence from the Association of Municipal and County Court Judges of Ohio. This marks the second time in three years that he has received the honor, which is given annually for meritorious and outstanding judicial service. The award recognizes a judge who has “contributed immeasurably to effect the efficient and fair administration of justice in addition to enhancing the public perception of the judiciary in Ohio.”