Overview

Mission Statement

Gov.Bar Rule V (Disciplinary Procedure)

Disciplinary Process Flowchart

Schedule of Cases

Rules and Regulations Governing Procedure on Complaints and Hearings
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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• Code of Professional Responsibility (Superseded Feb. 1, 2007)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
• Rules for the Government of the Judiciary of Ohio
• Judicial Candidate Information

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

• Financial Disclosure Statement
  A blank financial disclosure statement can be downloaded from this link
• Quasi-Judicial Extra-Judicial Activity Compensation Report Form
• Information on Financial Disclosure Statements
  An information sheet to assist judges and magistrates in completing their annual financial disclosure statements

Complaints Against Lawyers and Judges

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Filling 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

Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 5^th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431

Phone: 614.387.9370
Fax: 614.387.9379

Secretary to the Board:
Jonathan W. Marshall

Staff Counsel:
Ruth Bope Dangel