The Supreme Court of Ohio
& The Ohio Judicial System

Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline

Overview

Mission Statement

Gov.Bar Rule V (Disciplinary Procedure)

Information for Certified Grievance Committees and Bar Counsel

Disciplinary Process Flowchart

Schedule of Cases

Rules and Regulations Governing Procedure on Complaints and Hearings

Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline 2011 Annual Report

Ethics and Conduct Rules for Ohio Judges and Attorneys

• Rules of Professional Conduct (Effective Feb. 1, 2007)
• Code of Professional Responsibility (Superseded Feb. 1, 2007)
• Rules for the Government of the Bar of Ohio
• Code of Judicial Conduct (Effective March 1, 2009)
• Code of Judicial Conduct (Superseded March 1, 2009)
• Rules for the Government of the Judiciary of Ohio
• Judicial Candidate Information
• Downloadable Handbook with Applicable Rules and Codes

Ethics Guidance for Attorneys and Judges

• Advisory Opinions
• Telephone Inquiries
  An attorney is usually available to discuss ethics questions from attorneys and judges. Call 614.387.9370 or 888.664.8345 (Ohio only)

Financial Disclosure for Judges and Magistrates

Certified Grievance Committee Reimbursement Forms and Instructions

Complaints Against Lawyers and Judges

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Filing a Complaint

Related Links

• Office of Disciplinary Counsel
• Clients' Security Fund
• Ohio Ethics Commission
• Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program
  Provides assistance to Ohio attorneys with alcoholism, substance abuse, addictive behavior and psychological problems
• Board on the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Disciplinary Handbook Vol. V, Cases 2008-2011

Disciplinary Handbook Vol. VI, Cases through 9/30/2012

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