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The members of the Certified Grievance Committee conduct confidential investigations of allegations of ethical misconduct by lawyers and file complaints with the Board of Professional Conduct of the Supreme Court of Ohio in cases where disciplinary action is warranted.
Court Rules for Lawyers and Judges. Supreme Court of Ohio Opinions and Announcements. Upcoming Oral Arguments in Disciplinary Cases. Supreme Court of Ohio Lawyer Search / Disciplinary Record. Supreme Court Docket. General information about the Ohio lawyer and judge disciplinary system.
File a grievance against a judge, magistrate or attorney with the OSBA Grievance Committee. Download the Form. The Supreme Court of Ohio regulates the conduct of lawyers and judges through the Rules of Professional Conduct and a Code of Judicial Conduct.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel investigates allegations and initiates complaints concerning ethical misconduct and/or mental illness of judges or attorneys under the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Code of Judicial Conduct, and rules governing the Unauthorized Practice of Law, pursuant to the Ohio ...
Lawyers with questions concerning their own prospective conduct as it relates to the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, may contact the Ethics Hotline by calling or emailing Bar Counsel.
How can I file a complaint against my lawyer? If you believe you have a valid complaint about how your lawyer has handled your case, inform the organization that governs law licenses in your state. Usually this is the disciplinary board of the highest court in your state.
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