The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has released its March schedule for disciplinary hearings, including a judicial misconduct case. Proceedings are open to the public and set to begin at 10 a.m. Those interested in the details of each case, ranging from lawyers to one sitting judge, can access case documents on the Board's website by clicking the provided case number links. With proceedings taking place at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center, the lineup includes cases that may shape the legal landscape in Ohio for the foreseeable future.
According to Court News Ohio, the first case on the docket on March 11 is Disciplinary Counsel v. Bruce Sanford Wallace, Case No. 2024-023, where attorney Christopher J. Weber of Columbus will represent the respondent. Another hearing, without respondent counsel listed, puts Mark Carter Eppley in the spotlight on March 14 for Cincinnati Bar Association v. Eppley, Case No. 2024-028. Both cases are confirmed to be held in Hearing Room 106 of the Moyer Judicial Center, located at 65 South Front Street, Columbus.
Continuing through March, the Dayton Bar Association presents its grievance against Christine Marie Baker on March 20, under Case No. 2024-029. Closing out the month, Cedric Preston Collins will face the Disciplinary Counsel on March 31, with Alvin E. Mathews, Jr., of Columbus serving as the respondent’s counsel for Case No. 2024-026 in Hearing Room 104. Subsequently, on March 31 and extending to April 1, the board will address allegations against Hon. Leslie Anne Celebrezze, Case No. 2024-024, where Cleveland-based Monica A. Sansalone is representing the judge in what could be a high-profile affair.
In these hearings, participants and observers will witness the processes that uphold the integrity of the legal profession, ensuring that justice operates beyond reproach within the Buckeye State Though details of each case are not explicitly outlined here, the outcomes can carry significant repercussions for those involved and the legal community—the veracity of the profession hinging upon such accountability measures. At the same time, the public relies on these processes to maintain trust in the overall system. All hearings are subject to change. Interested parties should check the online docket to confirm they will proceed as scheduled.
