The following is the schedule of disciplinary cases set for hearing before the Ohio Board of Professional Conduct in May, including two cases alleging misconduct by current or former judges.  All hearings take place before a three-member panel of the Board, are open to the public, and begin at 10 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

Additional case information, including case documents, can be viewed and downloaded by clicking on the case number. Hearings may be continued for good cause at any time. Check the online docket to confirm that a hearing will proceed as scheduled.

May 15
Disciplinary Counsel v. Matthew Christopher Mollica
Case No. 2024-034
Respondent’s counsel:  George D. Jonson, Cincinnati
Hearing location:  Moyer Judicial Center, Hearing Room 106, 65 South Front Street, Columbus

May 16
Disciplinary Counsel v. Darin Lynn Avery
Case No. 2024-040
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing location:  Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, Court of Claims Hearing Room 3B, 65 South Front Street, Columbus

May 19-21
Disciplinary Counsel v. Hon. Jon Marshall Ickes
Case No. 2024-032
Respondent’s counsel: George D. Jonson and Lisa M. Zaring, Cincinnati
Hearing location: Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, 7th Floor, 225 Court Street, Elyria

May 28
Disciplinary Counsel v. Darnell Maurice Wilson
Case No. 2024-043
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, Hearing Room 104, 65 South Front Street, Columbus

May 29-30
Disciplinary Counsel v. Dominic Ralph Leone III (former judge)
Case No. 2024-037
Respondent’s counsel: None
Hearing location: Moyer Judicial Center, Hearing Room 106, 65 South Front Street, Columbus