Welcome to the First District Court of Appeals
The First District Court of Appeals is one of twelve appellate districts in the State of Ohio. Our jurisdiction consists only of Hamilton County. This Court and its personnel are committed to serving the citizens of Hamilton County, Ohio in an open, orderly, and efficient manner.
Announcements
First District Court of Appeals Releases Third Annual Report
04/02/2024
The First District Court of Appeals recently released an Annual Report for 2023 which details improvements made to operations, access ...
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First District Approves Amendments to Local Rules Effective 2/1/2024
01/24/2024
The First District Court of Appeals has approved amendments to the Court’s Local Rules. The amendments go into effect on ...
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First District Court of Appeals seeks Applications for the Court’s Appointed Counsel List
01/10/2024
Beginning March 1, 2024, the First District Court of Appeals will appoint appellate counsel from a new appointed counsel list. ...
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News & Events
Judge Jennifer Kinsley Attends Restorative Practices Think Tank
04/12/2024
On Saturday, March 23rd, Judge Jennifer Kinsely attended a restorative practices Think Tank hosted by Community and Restorative Justice-Covington. The ...
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Local High School Students Visit the First District
04/11/2024
Students from St. Xavier and St. Ursula High Schools visit the First District Court of Appeals Students from St. Xavier ...
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Judge Bock Hears Arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court
03/14/2024
Judge Ginger Bock at the Ohio Supreme Court on March 12, 2024 First District Judge Ginger Bock heard oral arguments ...
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“The people’s good is the highest law” – Cicero
Parking
The First District Court of Appeals does not provide free parking. Visitors may use on-street parking or nearby parking lots and garages.
For on-street parking at meters, click here.