Beginning February 2, 2026, the First District Court of Appeals will appoint appellate counsel from a new appointed counsel list. All attorneys who wish to be on the Court’s new list, including those who are on the Court’s current appointed counsel list, must complete a new application. Please review the Court’s local rules for appointed counsel […]
The First District Court of Appeals is seeking public comments on proposed amendments to its Local Rules. These changes, approved for publication by the judges of the Court, are intended to improve clarity and enhance the efficiency of court operations. The proposed amendments can be viewed by clicking here. Summary of Proposed Amendments: Rule Renumbering:
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The First District Court of Appeals will be operating on a two hour delay on Tuesday, December 2nd. Office hours will be 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Oral arguments scheduled for today have been moved to Zoom. Attorneys scheduled to argue should check their email for additional information.
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The First District Court of Appeals is currently seeking to fill a full-time term judicial law clerk/staff attorney position, which will be assigned to Judge Ginger S. Bock. The term is set to commence in August 2026 but is flexible to accommodate the right candidate. To be considered for this role, applicants must have graduated
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In September, the First District Court of Appeals evaluated whether to adjust the start time of its oral argument from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and sought feedback from attorneys who appear before the Court. After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback to the Court’s proposed adjustment, the First District will implement the new 9:30 a.m. start
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On September 17, 2025, Judge Candace Crouse heard oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Ohio. On September 17, 2025, First District Judge Candace Crouse heard oral arguments at the Supreme Court of Ohio. Judge Crouse heard Case No. 24024-0236, In Re Commission’s Investigation into RPA Energy Inc., in place of Justice Joseph T. Deters
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On Friday, October 17, the First District Court of Appeals welcomed a group of young women from Miami University’s Women in Political Science student organization. Women in Political Science is new student organization at Miami University dedicated to elevating women in the political science field and striving to provide members with examples of career opportunities
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On Friday, December 5, 2025, the First District Court of Appeals, in collaboration with the University of Cincinnati College of Law, will host a half-day Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar at no cost to attendees. This in-person event is set to take place at the University of Cincinnati College of Law and is open to
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“Being a judge not only involves hearing cases in Court, it also involves working daily with a team of people to collaborate, research, connect with and make law. Inviting students to watch oral arguments, tour the Court, and have real conversations with us as judges helps them see what the judicial process is all about.”—
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First District Court of Appeals Welcomes Summer Intern Class of 2025 The First District Court of Appeals is thrilled to welcome and introduce the 2025 summer interns. This year’s group includes seven law students from various backgrounds and educations, as well as three undergraduate interns, one having just graduated. The Court’s internship program utilizes observational
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