Judge-designee DeLeone will begin his term on Aug. 14. Judge-designee DeLeone will begin his term on Aug. 14. Attorney Michael DeLeone was appointed today as judge for the Lake County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division. DeLeone will take the seat …
Second District Judge Ronald Lewis hears his first Supreme Court cases. Second District Judge Ronald Lewis hears his first Supreme Court cases. Second District Court of Appeals Judge Ronald C. Lewis has been delving into legal issues for 30 years. His …
Judge Julia Dorrian will never forget her first days on the appellate bench. She was transitioning from Franklin County Common Pleas Court after years of experience with issuing rulings at the trial court level. “I remember writing my first dissent, and I …
The Supreme Court of Ohio is accepting public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules for Government of the Bar of Ohio. The amendments aim to streamline and modernize the attorney application process and expand admission for early professionals and …
Nine months after the Supreme Court ordered a second review of a Richland County man’s murder charges, an Ohio appeals court upheld his conviction. Nine months after the Supreme Court ordered a second review of a Richland County man’s murder charges, an …
The rate of pay for attorneys who defend indigent clients in capital cases in Ohio will increase effective July 17, 2023. The decision to raise the hourly rate to $140 was made by the Supreme Court of Ohio Capital Case Fee Attorney Council. The group, …
The Court ruled a Fairfield County man did not prove that the prosecutor excluded male jurors in an attempt to stack the jury in the prosecution’s favor. The Court ruled a Fairfield County man did not prove that the prosecutor excluded male jurors in an …
The Board of Professional Conduct will hear two cases in July. The Board of Professional Conduct will hear two cases in July. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced two July disciplinary hearings involving attorneys. All hearings begin at …
Justice Andrew “Andy” Douglas left his mark on many Ohioans as an attorney and judge dedicated to solving legal problems for 61 years. Family, friends, and colleagues came together to celebrate the justice’s life and career during his portrait dedication …
The Supreme Court of Ohio today suspended a Belmont County attorney for six months for attempting to use all the unclaimed assets of an estate to pay to him and his law firm. In a per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court unanimously found John Estadt of St. …
The language of an insurance policy prevents a man who lived at a residential care facility for adults, and who was injured by another resident in a knife attack, from collecting a near $1 million court judgment from the facility’s insurer, the Supreme …
Judge-designee Payne will begin his term on July 31. Judge-designee Payne will begin his term on July 31. Prosecuting attorney James Payne has been appointed to the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas bench as judge of the general and domestic relations …
Dispute about park district's ability to acquire private property for bike path returned to trial court. Dispute about park district's ability to acquire private property for bike path returned to trial court. A dispute regarding Mill Creek …
Justice Michael Donnelly is part of a national group developing research to better understand how plea agreements impact the justice system. Justice Michael Donnelly is part of a national group developing research to better understand how plea agreements …
The procedure for setting bail for a person charged with a crime is now part of state law. The change is the result of State Issue 1, which voters passed in November 2022. The constitutional amendment includes factors a court must consider when deciding …
Changes to the practice and procedure rules for Ohio courts, recently filed with the Ohio General Assembly, are effective as of July 1, 2023. The Supreme Court of Ohio’s Commission on the Rules of Practice & Procedure conducts an annual review of all …
Eighth District Judge Sean Gallagher hearing two Supreme Court oral arguments. Eighth District Judge Sean Gallagher hearing two Supreme Court oral arguments. Judge Sean C. Gallagher works for the people who rely on a court’s services. He’s taken on many …
Organizations that sponsor CLE can now get their courses approved online. Organizations that sponsor CLE can now get their courses approved online. Organizations that develop continuing legal education (CLE) for Ohio attorneys can now apply online for …
Stephen Mehrer died of a drug overdose in 2017. An appeals court ruled his parents can proceed in their lawsuit against Walgreens for his death. Stephen Mehrer died of a drug overdose in 2017. An appeals court ruled his parents can proceed in their lawsuit …
Fourth District Judge Kristy Wilkin sits for her first Supreme Court oral argument. Fourth District Judge Kristy Wilkin sits for her first Supreme Court oral argument. Fourth District Court of Appeals Judge Kristy S. Wilkin wanted to be on the bench to …
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