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 Seeks Public Comment on Amendments to the Local Rules
11/21/2023
The First District Court of Appeals has approved for public comment amendments to the Court’s Local Rules. The proposed amendments ...
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First District Court of Appeals Seeks Applicants for Judicial Law Clerk.
11/09/2023
The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for a Full-Time Term Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Candace ...
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Appellate CLE Event Registration Now Available
10/16/2023
The First District Court of Appeals and the University of Cincinnati College of Law will be holding an Appellate Practice ...
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News & Events
Forest Hills Students Visit First District
11/30/2023
Forest Hills Students Visit First District Court of Appeals On November 13, 2023, the First District welcomed 20 students from ...
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Off Site Arguments Held at Withrow University High School
11/02/2023
Oral Arguments at Withrow University High School Each year, the First District Court of Appeals travels to local schools, universities, ...
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Local Students Attend Oral Arguments at the First District
10/20/2023
On October 3, 2023, students from the University of Cincinnati College of Law attended oral arguments with Professor Emeritus and ...
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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.