The Supreme Court of Ohio
& The Ohio Judicial System

Commission on Certification of Attorneys as Specialists

The Commission on Certification of Attorneys as Specialists administers Gov.Bar R. XIV - Certification of Attorneys as Specialists

Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 7.4

Standards for accreditation of specialty certification programs for lawyers

Roster of Commission members

Questions and Answers about Attorney Specialty Certification

Public Service Announcements (PSAs) regarding Attorney Certification and Specialization.
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What Does Attorney Certification Mean? (PSA 1)
What Does Attorney Certification Mean? (PSA 2 - for Attorneys)

Fields of law subject to specialization designation in Ohio

Accredited Agencies and Specialty Programs

Schedule of Fees

Forms
Annual Reporting Form by Certifying Agency

Notice of Intent to Apply
Application for Accreditation
Background Information
Attorney Acknowledgement
Application for Reaccreditation

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