Grievance Form

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Ohio lawyers are regulated by the Ohio Supreme Court. The Court has issued rules of professional conduct that lawyers must follow.

It is the duty of the Butler County Bar Association Grievance Committee to:

investigate a claim that a lawyer with an office in Butler County Ohio is guilty of professional misconduct; and
investigate any professional misconduct by lawyers in Butler County that comes to the Committee's attention;

Clients and other persons who believe that a Butler County lawyer has violated the rules governing lawyer conduct may complain IN WRITING to the Butler County Bar Association Grievance Committee.

Forms for submitting complaints are available by selecting the highlighted link below or from the BCBA Grievance Committee's office located at the Butler County Bar Association, 1501 First Avenue, Middletown, Ohio 45044. The phone number of the office is 513-896-6671. Instructions & Form

Please note: Complaints against judges and magistrates should be addressed to:

The Office of Disciplinary Council
250 Civic Center Drive, Suite 325
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Disciplinary Council Phone: (614) 461-0256 or (800) 589-5256