The Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ) held its annual meeting in Columbus on May 13.

Several awards were presented during the event. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Judge Charles A. Schneider received COAJ’s George E. Tyack Award for Judicial Excellence. Judge Schneider has served on the bench since 1996 when he started his judicial career as a Franklin County Municipal Court judge. Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Bailiff Ruthy Thompson received the Norma J. Mitchell Award for her superior assistance in the courthouse.

The COAJ is comprised of more than 200 central Ohio attorneys dedicated to promoting justice in all courts, improving the judicial system, educating the public about our legal system, and supporting the highest standards of ethics and advocacy among members.