In re Disqualification of Swenski

{¶ 1} M.B. and his counsel, Brent L. English, have filed affidavits with the clerk of this court under R.C. 2701.03 seeking to disqualify Judge Lisa I. Swenski from presiding over any further proceedings in case Nos. 12JC37114, 12JC37115, and 12JC37116 in the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. The cases are pending for continuation of trial on Lorain County Children Services’ motion for permanent custody of M.B.’s minor children.

{¶ 2} Affiants allege that Judge Swenski demonstrated actual prejudice against them during an exchange with English on the second day of the…