On February 8, 2023, Judge Jennifer Kinsley took her oath of office at the Hamilton County Justice Center. Judge Kinsley’s term with the First District began on February 9, 2023. Judge Kinsley is a graduate of the Duke University School of Law and the University of Florida. Her impressive career has given her a reputation …
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The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for its Court Mediator/Conference Attorney position. The Court Mediator will be responsible for the administration and implementation of the Court’s Mediation Program. The position will remain open until filled, but preference will be given to applications received by close of business on February 16, 2023. For …
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Judge Beth A. Myers Retires from the Bench Judge Beth A. Myers retired on February 8, 2023 after almost 20 years on the bench and over 20 years of practice. Since graduating from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Judge Myers has served the profession on a statewide and local level. Before being elected …
The First District Court of Appeals recently released an Annual Report for 2022 which details improvements made to operations, access to the Court and technology. In addition to providing comparative data on incoming cases, clearance rates, and more, the 2022 Annual Report also details some of the many ways the Court has engaged with the …
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Judge Candace C. Crouse was recently selected by her colleagues to serve as the Administrative and Presiding Judge for 2023. In this capacity, Judge Crouse is responsible for the administration, docket, and calendar for the First District Court of Appeals. Judge Crouse was elected to the court in November 2018 and took the bench on …
The First District Court of Appeals has approved for public comment amendments to the Court’s Local Rules. The proposed amendments can be viewed by clicking here. The Court invites public comment on these proposed changes. In these proposed changes, the Court has added a rule (Rule 51) regarding its Technology Plan as required by the …
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The First District Court of Appeals is once again seeking applicants for its Appointed Counsel List. The Court currently appoints appellate counsel from this list. For those currently on the Court’s List: For those currently serving on the Court’s list, if you have no changes to your information or qualifications under Ohio Administrative Code 120-1-10, you …
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Prior to 2022, all cases were automatically set for oral argument. Based on the local rules change in 2022, parties are now required to request oral argument prior to the close of briefing. See Loc.R. 21. In conjunction with this rule change, the Court has modified the notices being used to notify parties and attorneys …
In 2015, the Supreme Court of Ohio Task Force on Access to Justice issued a report that recommended “the promotion of limited-scope representation, also known as unbundled services, as a way to provide legal representation to litigants who may have the means to hire an attorney for a limited purpose, even if not for the …
The First District Court of Appeals is seeking applications for an IT Support Specialist. This is a new position with the Court brought on by the Court’s expansion of its technological resources and upgrades to existing resources. The position will remain open until filled. For more information, click here.
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