Active: |
Active attorneys may practice law in Ohio, assuming all other requirements are met. |
Inactive: |
Inactive attorneys may not practice law in Ohio or hold themselves out as authorized to practice law in Ohio. See, Gov. Bar R. VI, Sec. 5.
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Corporate: |
Corporate status is available to attorneys not admitted to practice law in Ohio who are employed full-time by a non-governmental Ohio employer. See, Gov. Bar R. VI, Sec. 6. |
Emeritus: |
Emeritus Pro Bono attorneys may provide legal services only on behalf of recognized Pro Bono organizations. See, Gov. Bar R. VI, Sec. 8. |
Military Spouse Attorney: |
Out of state attorneys who are temporarily admitted to the practice of law in Ohio pursuant to Gov. Bar R. I, Sec. 16 |
Retired: |
Attorneys registered for retired status must have been at least 65 years old at the time of their retired registration. Retired attorneys may not practice law in Ohio or hold themselves out as authorized to practice law in Ohio. See, Gov. Bar R. VI, former Sec. 3. Retired registration status is no longer available as a registration status, effective September 1, 2007. |
Certified: |
A certified attorney is not admitted to practice in Ohio but is temporarily certified to practice law for a legal service or public defender program. See, Gov. Bar R. IX or contact the Bar Admissions Office (614.387.9340). |
Foreign Legal Consultant: |
A foreign legal consultant is admitted to practice in a foreign country but not in Ohio and is authorized to provide limited legal services in Ohio. See, Gov. Bar R. XI or contact the Bar Admissions Office (614.387.9340). |
Ex-Corporate: |
Person previously registered for corporate status. |
Ex-Certified: |
Person previously certified pursuant to Gov. Bar R. IX. |
Ex-Foreign Legal Consultant: |
Person previously certified as a foreign legal consultant pursuant to Gov. Bar R. XI. |
Practice Pending Admission: |
A person permitted to temporarily practice law in Ohio while their application for admission is pending in the Office of Bar Admissions. See Gov. Bar R. I, Sec. 19 and 05/14/2020 Administrative Actions #2, 2020-Ohio-2954. |
Not Registered: |
Refers to an attorney who is not registered with the Office of Attorney Services in accordance with Gov. Bar R. VI. |
Not Required: |
Refers to an attorney who is not required to register with the Office of Attorney Services for a variety of reasons. Please contact the Office of Attorney Services at 614.387.9320 for additional information. |