The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct announced March disciplinary hearings involving attorneys and judges charged with professional misconduct. All hearings take place before a three-member panel on the board and are open to the public.

Unless otherwise noted, all hearings start at 10 a.m. Hearings may be continued for good cause at any time. Contact the board’s office at 614.387.9370 to confirm that a hearing will be held as scheduled or for more information about a case. Additional case information, including case documents, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the case number below.

March 5
Cincinnati Bar Association v. Jamie Lynn Turner
Case No. 2019-045
Respondent’s counsel: Peter Rosenwald, Cincinnati
Hearing location: Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, 65 S. Front St., North Hearing Room 106, Columbus

Marc 6
In re Judicial Campaign Complaint against Matthew Charles Rambo; Kimberly Laurie, Complainant
Case No.2020-006
Complainant’s counsel: Jonathan E. Coughlan, Columbus
Respondent’s counsel: Donald C. Brey, Columbus
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106; 9 a.m. start

March 20
Disciplinary Counsel v. Leslie Holden
Case No. 2018-029
Respondent’s counsel: George D. Jonson and Lisa M. Zaring, Cincinnati
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106

March 23-25
Disciplinary Counsel v. Samuel Ray Smith II
Case No. 2019-015
Respondent’s counsel: Nelson E. Genshaft, Columbus
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106

March 24-26
Columbus Bar Association v. John Joseph Okuley
Case No. 2019-029
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, North Hearing Room 106