The Supreme Court Commission on Continuing Legal Education has sanctioned 87 attorneys for failing to comply with continuing legal education (CLE) requirements.

Attorneys need to stay informed of changes in laws, legal technology, and developments in their practice area to provide the best service to clients.

Of the 87 attorneys sanctioned, four were suspended from the practice of law. Two of the suspensions were due to serial noncompliance, while the other two resulted from failure to complete New Lawyer Training requirements. The remaining 83 attorneys received monetary sanctions only.

Suspended attorneys can return to the practice of law by making up their CLE deficiency and applying for reinstatement.

Suspended attorneys can return to the practice of law by making up their CLE deficiency and applying for reinstatement.

Ohio attorneys are required to submit proof they have completed 24 hours of accredited CLE every other year. Attorneys whose last names end in A through L must complete requirements by the end of each odd-numbered year. Attorneys whose names end in M through Z must complete requirements by the end of each even-numbered year. The sanctioned attorneys have not met the requirements for the 2023-2024 compliance period.

View a complete list of sanctioned attorneys.

The commission administers CLE requirements and accredits programs and activities that satisfy the mandatory Ohio CLE requirements.

For additional information, including accredited courses, go to supremecourt.ohio.gov and click on “Attorneys” to find CLE information, transcripts, and CLE-approved activities.