Judge Zayas hears oral arguments at the Ohio Supreme Court Recently, First District Judge Marilyn Zayas took the bench at the Ohio Supreme Court for the third time in 40 days. In an article posted by Court News Ohio, Judge Zayas reflected on her humble beginnings and her career achievements. Judge Zayas has lived in […]
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First District Court of Appeals Releases its Fourth Annual Report The First District Court of Appeals recently released an Annual Report for 2024 which highlights improvements made to operations and methods of increasing transparency and access to the Court. In addition to providing comparative data on incoming cases, clearance rates, and more, the 2024
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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
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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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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
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The Court will be operating on a one hour delay on Wednesday, January 8. Today’s office hours will be 9:00 – 4:00
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