Tania Nemer Age, Wiki and Bio

Tania Nemer

Quick Info

ProfessionAttorney
NationalityAmerican, Lebanese
Date of Birth12/06/1979
Age46 years
BirthplaceAkron, Ohio, USA

Bio/Wiki

Full NameTania T. Nemer
Known ForBeing one of US immigration judges fired by Donald Trump's administration in 2025

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Ash Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCopley Fairlawn School District, Ohio
College/University
  • John Carroll University, Ohio
  • Cooley Law School, Michigan
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies (1997-2001) from John Carroll University
  • Juris degree in Litigation (2004-2007) from Cooley Law School

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
ReligionChristianity
HometownAkron, Ohio, USA
Zodiac SignGemini

Relationships & More

Children
Son1
Daughter2

Family

FatherManuel Nemer (Businessman)
MotherColette F. Nemer
Children
Son1
Daughter2

Career

OverviewTania Nemer has built an impressive legal career, beginning her journey in 2006 as a student attorney. Over the years, she has specialized in immigration law, criminal defense, and civil matters. She worked notably at Catholic Charities before her appointment as a magistrate.
Key Positions
  • Magistrate of the Akron Municipal Court (2019)
  • Senior immigration attorney at Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland
  • Community outreach prosecutor at Summit County Prosecutor’s Office
  • Immigration judge at Cleveland Immigration Court in August 2023
Achievements
  • Received the 'Nettie Cronise Lutes Award' from the Ohio State Bar Association in 2020 for her contributions to the legal profession
  • Was appointed as a magistrate at Summit County Probate Court in February 2023
ControversyIn February 2025, she was unexpectedly fired during a hearing by the Donald Trump administration, despite positive performance reviews, leading her to file a civil rights lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Tania grew up in a family that immigrated from Lebanon to the United States.
She began her legal career focusing on helping vulnerable populations, including representing mentally incompetent individuals.
Nemer was the only judge of Lebanese origin appointed in the 2023 class of immigration judges.