OCTOBER 29, 2024
140 Attorneys Sanctioned for CLE Noncompliance
The Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 140 attorneys for failing to comply with continuing legal education (CLE) rules.
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Domestic Relations Web Tool Developed for Judges and Magistrates
A guide to domestic relations legal topics, such as child support, marital property division, and protection orders, has been restructured into a web-driven resource to better serve judges and magistrates.
OCTOBER 25, 2024
July Ohio Bar Exam Results Announced
More than 800 recent law school graduates passed the July bar exam. The Supreme Court of Ohio has released results from the July 2024 Ohio Bar Examination.
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Register Now for the 2024 Veterans Summit
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Lean Forward Veterans Summit. Each year, Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy convenes the summit, part of the broader Lean Forward initiative seeking to advance treatment for justice-involved veterans in Ohio.
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Champion for Change: Retired Judge’s Legacy in Family Law, Domestic Violence Advocacy
Retired Judge Denise Herman McColley has long been an advocate for children and families, first as an educator and then later in her career as a lawyer, magistrate, and judge.
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Online Help Center Launches in Cuyahoga County Court
Dealing with family law matters like divorce, child custody, and child support is difficult for anyone. But it’s especially hard for individuals who don’t have access to an attorney and must navigate the legal system on their own.
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Supreme Court of Ohio is setting the pace for judicial innovation, driven by the dedication of its entire team, and judges and court employees statewide.
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Youngstown Attorney Indefinitely Suspended for Federal Tax Fraud Conviction
The Supreme Court of Ohio today indefinitely suspended a Youngstown attorney based on his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain federal tax refunds.
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Evidence of Witness Intimidation Was Properly Admitted During Trial
Evidence of a man’s attempts to intimidate a witness was properly admitted into his trial for murder and related charges because it showed a “consciousness of guilt,” the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Toledo Schools Must Reveal Letters Regarding Hiring Law Firms
Toledo City Schools improperly redacted one of letters discussing the engagement of two firms to challenge a 2023 law revamping the authority of the State Board of Education, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Felony Cruelty Law Applies to Harming Stray Dogs and Cats
A state law elevating the penalty for animal cruelty to a felony protects all dogs and cats, including strays, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 22, 2024
A state law mandating the blanket sealing of records in delinquency cases when a juvenile is not found delinquent violates the Ohio Constitution because it does not allow for any consideration of the public’s interest in access to the records, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Housing Developer Dispute Sent Back to Trial Court
A Franklin County trial court should have decided whether a claim was properly brought under state law rather than dismissing the case under principles of federal preemption, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Sheriff Must Release Records Created by Private Company Operating County Jail
The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office must obtain and provide public records in possession of the private companies contracted to operate the county jail, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today.
OCTOBER 17, 2024
New Judge Appointed to Clermont County Municipal Court
A new judge will be taking office next month in Clermont County. Nathan Little’s first day on the bench will be Nov. 11 following his appointment by Gov. Mike DeWine today.
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Assistant Prosecutor Appointed to Muskingum County Common Pleas Bench
A new judge will soon be taking the bench in Muskingum County. Today, Gerald Anderson II, of Zanesville, was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine to the Muskingum County Court of Common Pleas, General Division.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Celebrating Constitution Day: A Legacy of Justice and Liberty
On September 17, 2024, Americans will mark the 247th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. We celebrate this day to remind ourselves of our constitutional rights so that we may cherish and — if necessary — assert them.
JULY 10, 2024
Community Changemaker Sits on State Supreme Court Bench
Judge Scot Allan Stevenson of the Ninth District Court of Appeals is familiar with the Supreme Court of Ohio.
Judge Finds a Passion in Teaching Communities
Judge Jennifer Kinsley of the First District Court of Appeals loves her job, but said her work is not her own and belongs to the people.
Legacy Leads Judge to Ohio Supreme Court Bench
Judge Mary Katherine Huffman’s grandfather, father, uncle, two brothers, in-laws, cousins, and their children are all attorneys.
JULY 3, 2024
Miami County Prosecutor Named New Municipal Court Judge
Miami County Prosecutor Anthony Kendell will soon transition to the county’s municipal court bench, filing the vacant seat left by the retirement of Judge Gary Nasal.
Oct. 29, 2024
Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspends Canfield attorney for fraudulent tax scheme: WFMJ
The Supreme Court of Ohio has issued an indefinite suspension of Robert Rohrbaugh II, a Canfield attorney, due to his involvement in a fraudulent scheme to obtain federal tax refunds.
Blind Jackson Township attorney ready for statewide advocacy role: Canton Repository
James T. Fetter holds a bachelor's degree from Emory University, where he majored in political science and classical studies and earned a master's and a doctorate in the same field of study.