Judge Richard Moore On December 29, 2024, newly elected Judge Richard Moore took his oath of office. Judge Moore was elected to the First District Court of Appeals in November 2024 and took the bench on February 12, 2025. Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Melba Marsh administered Judge Moore’s oath of office in her …
Judge Jennifer Kinsley was elected by her colleagues to serve as the Administrative and Presiding Judge of the First District Court of Appeals for 2025 and will be responsible for the Court’s administration, docket, and this year’s court calendar. Judge Kinsley was elected to the First District Court of Appeals in November 2022 and took …
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The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications from attorneys who would like to be included on the Court’s appointed counsel list. To be added to the Court’s appointed counsel list, attorneys must complete an application. Please review the Court’s local rules for appointed counsel which can be viewed here. Any attorney currently on …
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Are you an undergraduate or law student interested in how courts impact the community and advance justice? If so, the Ohio First District Court of Appeals invites you to apply to its Summer Internship Program. Students accepted to the program will complete a summer-long immersive judicial internship that includes opportunities to think critically about the …
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The 2024 Appellate Seminar and CLE Event was recently held at the University of Cincinnati College of Law on Friday, December 6. Organized by the First District Court of Appeals and the University of Cincinnati, the 2024 Appellate Seminar brought together approximately 80 local attorneys, magistrates, and judges. Attendees of the event eagerly listened to …
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In early November, off-site oral arguments for the First District Court of Appeals were held in the gymnasium of Walnut Hills High School. Junior and Senior students had the opportunity to observe arguments in two criminal cases and one civil case before a panel of three judges consisting of Presiding Judge Ginger Bock, Judge Candace …
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The Court will be operating on a one hour delay on Thursday, January 9. Office hours will be 9:00am – 4:00pm
The Court will be operating on a one hour delay on Wednesday, January 8. Today’s office hours will be 9:00 – 4:00
The Court will be open on Tuesday, January 7, with the employees working remotely. If you need assistance, please call 513-946-3500 or email us at coa@firstdistrictcoa.org
The Court will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to inclement weather. Filings can still be made electronically, at the justice center, or on the court’s next business day.
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