Richard "Rick" Dell'Aquila is a former American politician and Democrat who represented Ohio House District 15 from 2022 to 2024. He chose not to seek re-election to the House in 2024, instead filing—but later withdrawing—a bid for Cuyahoga County Council District 6. Notable positions include Ranking Member of the Financial Institutions Committee, and service on Aviation and Aerospace, Commerce and Labor, Economic and Workforce Development, Ways and Means, and the 9-1-1 Steering Committee.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in Political Science from Kent State University; J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law.
• Professional Experience: Served as Public Defender for the City of North Royalton ; Attorney admitted to the Ohio Supreme Court, U.S. District Court , U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Colorado Supreme Court; Law Instructor for Paralegal Students; Staff Attorney at Cuyahoga Community College.
• Community Involvement: President of the Parma Bar Association .
• Personal: Married to Judy; father of Jessica.