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Court News Ohio Press Releases

1,323 Press Releases
  • Published on June 23, 2023 - 22:07 GMT

    Unique Summer Camp Allows Teens to Explore Law

    Ella Kirk is a high school student who looks for opportunities to explore her interests. Last summer, she picked up field hockey and became a varsity goalie. This summer, she’s learning about the justice system with the hopes of becoming a player in the …

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  • Published on June 22, 2023 - 15:48 GMT

    Attorney General Wants Former PUCO Chair’s Assets Re-Frozen

    The request for a hold on the former PUCO chair's property and assets stems from a 2020 civil case filed under the Ohio Corrupt Practices Act. The request for a hold on the former PUCO chair's property and assets stems from a 2020 civil case filed …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 18:12 GMT

    Conduct Board Recommends Discipline for Attorneys

    The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed six disciplinary case reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Two reports recommend sanctions for attorneys convicted of felonies and two other filings recommend permanent disbarment of attorneys who failed …

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  • Published on June 14, 2023 - 05:12 GMT

    Clerk of Court Appointed Barberton Municipal Judge

    Judge-appointee Stevenson will begin her service on the Barberton Municipal Court bench in July. Judge-appointee Stevenson will begin her service on the Barberton Municipal Court bench in July. Barberton Municipal Clerk of Court Diana Stevenson will be …

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  • Published on June 12, 2023 - 22:48 GMT

    Leader’s Forward Thinking Helps Courts Evolve

    Milt Nuzum is retiring from the Supreme Court and returning to Washington County to help people dealing with substance use issues. Milt Nuzum is retiring from the Supreme Court and returning to Washington County to help people dealing with substance use …

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  • Published on June 12, 2023 - 20:27 GMT

    Supreme Court Awards Grants to 42 Local Courts for Technology Projects

    Circleville Municipal Court is one of 40 courts to receive a Supreme Court technology grant this year. Circleville Municipal Court is one of 40 courts to receive a Supreme Court technology grant this year. This year is one that Circleville Municipal Judge …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

    Supreme Court Welcomes New Administrative Director

    Robert W. Horner, III named Administrative Director, Supreme Court of Ohio. Robert W. Horner, III named Administrative Director, Supreme Court of Ohio. Today, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced Robert W. Horner, III as administrative director of the Court …

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  • Published on June 8, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

    Victims of Attorney Theft Awarded Over $161,000

    The Board of Commissioners of the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection recently awarded $161,937.37 to 10 victims of attorney theft. Two former or suspended Ohio attorneys were determined to have engaged in dishonest conduct resulting in financial losses to …

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  • Published on June 7, 2023 - 20:03 GMT

    Conduct Board Announces June Disciplinary Hearings

    The conduct board is scheduled to hear two disciplinary cases in June. The conduct board is scheduled to hear two disciplinary cases in June. The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct today announced two June disciplinary hearings involving attorneys. All …

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  • Published on May 31, 2023 - 13:20 GMT

    Attorney Suspended for Charging Excessive Fee

    The Supreme Court of Ohio today issued a six-month suspension to a former Lake County attorney now residing in a Florida assisted living community. The attorney charged an excessive fee and misused his client trust account. In a unanimous per curiam …

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  • Published on May 30, 2023 - 17:51 GMT

    Exploration Inspires Assigned Judge

    Judge Christine Mayle sits for a Supreme Court oral argument. Judge Christine Mayle sits for a Supreme Court oral argument. Judge Christine E. Mayle enjoys exploring. She’s done it throughout her legal career by what she’s practiced and where she’s …

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  • Published on May 25, 2023 - 13:05 GMT

    Attorney Suspended for Frivolous Filings

    A Franklin County attorney is suspended for 18 months, with one year stayed, for engaging in an impermissible conflict of interest, making false statements to a court, and  “intentionally and habitually” filing frivolous motions, the Supreme Court of Ohio …

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  • Published on May 19, 2023 - 21:46 GMT

    Federal Attorney Appointed to Eleventh District Bench

    Judge-designee Patton will take office on June 5. Judge-designee Patton will take office on June 5. Attorney Robert J. Patton was appointed today as judge for the Eleventh District Court of Appeals, serving Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, and Trumbull …

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  • Published on May 19, 2023 - 17:47 GMT

    Former Inmate Becomes a Lawyer

    Damon Davis is one of Ohio’s newest attorneys to take the oath during the May Ohio bar admissions ceremony. “Even in prison I never lost hope, faith in the future,” said Davis, who spent more than four years in federal prison on drug and weapons charges. …

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  • Published on May 19, 2023 - 00:31 GMT

    Assistant Prosecutor Appointed Montgomery County Judge

    Judge-designee Ellis will begin her judgeship next month. Judge-designee Ellis will begin her judgeship next month. Montgomery County assistant prosecutor Elizabeth A. Ellis was appointed today as judge for the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, …

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  • Published on May 17, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    Death Benefits Wrongfully Denied to Woman Whose Fiancé Died in Industrial Accident

    A woman whose fiancé and father of her children died in an industrial accident was wrongfully denied death benefits solely because she was not his spouse, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a unanimous per curiam opinion, the Supreme Court ruled …

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  • Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:10 GMT

    New Judges Learn How to Lead Their Communities

    New Ohio judges learned about the responsibilities and challenges that come with serving their community at the Supreme Court of Ohio’s New Judge Orientation. The four-day course provided 64 attorneys with information and tools for transitioning from being …

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  • Published on May 16, 2023 - 18:10 GMT

    Retired Judge Educating on Justice System, Journalism

    Tom Hodson knows it’s important to always challenge yourself professionally, intellectually, and creatively. The retired Athens County judge started his career in journalism. He went to law school to be a better reporter and returned to Athens to practice …

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  • Published on May 16, 2023 - 13:39 GMT

    As Court Considers Child’s Adoption, Father Cannot Seek Visitation Rights from Another Court

    A county juvenile court cannot grant visitation rights to the father of a child when placement for adoption was approved by a probate court in a nearby county, the Supreme Court of Ohio ruled today. In a 6-1 decision, the Supreme Court blocked the Logan …

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  • Published on May 12, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

    Springfield Wins State Moot Court Title

    Springfield becomes the first high school to win three OCLRE moot court state championships. Springfield becomes the first high school to win three OCLRE moot court state championships. Debate students at Springfield High School know how to make their case …

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