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

Court Seeking Applications for Summer Internship Program

Are you an undergraduate or law student interested in how courts impact the community and advance justice?  If so, the ...
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One Hour Delay on Thursday, January 9

The Court will be operating on a one hour delay on Thursday, January 9. Office hours will be 9:00am – ...
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One Hour Delay on Wednesday, January 8

The Court will be operating on a one hour delay on Wednesday, January 8. Today’s office hours will be 9:00 ...
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News & Events

2024 Appellate Seminar Held at the University of Cincinnati College of Law

The 2024 Appellate Seminar and CLE Event was recently held at the University of Cincinnati College of Law on Friday, ...
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Off-Site Oral Arguments Held at Walnut Hills High School

In early November, off-site oral arguments for the First District Court of Appeals were held in the gymnasium of Walnut ...
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Local Court Manager Receives National Certification

Julie Kahrs Nessler, Court Administrator of the First District Court of Appeals, recently graduated from the nationally recognized Court Management ...
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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.

Hours of Operation:

8 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday

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