PLEASE NOTE: COMPLAINTS AGAINST
ATTORNEYS AND/OR JUDGES MUST BE
SUBMITTED IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THEY
MAINTAIN THEIR OFFICE.The function of the Certified Grievance Committee of the Lake County Bar Association is to investigate allegations of attorney misconduct to determine whether or not the attorney has violated a provision of the Code of Professional Responsibility. If the Committee finds probable cause to believe that a violation of the Code has occurred, then the Committee shall proceed with disciplinary action. Disciplinary action involves an attorney's license or right to practice law in Ohio.
The Committee cannot give legal advice, provide legal representation for you, or recover or collect monies on your behalf. The sole function of the Committee is to conduct a disciplinary investigation.
The Supreme Court Rules also provide that all investigations undertaken by the Committee are private and confidential. This confidentiality provision also applies to the party making allegations of misconduct.
Print the complaint form, complete all areas, sign the form and mail two (2) copies to the address on the top of the form. If more than one attorney and/or judge is involved in the complaint, please include a separate form for each attorney and/or judge.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE COMPLAINT YOU ARE FILING IS AGAINST AN ATTORNEY AND/OR JUDGE WHO MAINTAINS AN OFFICE IN LAKE COUNTY.
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(office use only)
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE
LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
25 NORTH PARK PLACE
PAINESVILLE, OHIO 44077
(440) 350-5800, or (440) 918-2180
e-mail:
barassociation@lakecountyohio.gov
www.lcba-ohio.org
Please type or print legibly. Submit this original form and 1 copy along
with 2 copies of all attachments and/or supporting documents.
YOUR NAME_____________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Phone)
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (State)
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(County) (Zip Code)
PLEASE ENTER THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ATTORNEY OR JUDGE YOU ARE COMPLAINING ABOUT.
NAME__________________________________________________________________
(Last) (First) (Phone)
ADDRESS_______________________________________________________________
(Street) (City) (State)
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(County) (Zip Code)
COMPLAINTS FILED WITH OTHER AGENCIES:
Have you contacted any other agency or bar association about this complaint? _____Yes _____No
If yes, the name of that agency_____________________________________
Action taken by that
agency_________________________________________
Approximate Date_____________________
COURT ACTION TAKEN:
Have you brought civil or criminal court action against this attorney or judge? _______ Yes ______ No
If yes, the name of that
court____________________________________
Action taken by that
court________________________________________
WITNESSES:
List below the names, addresses and daytime telephone numbers of persons who can support your complaint or have information about the facts.
NAME ADDRESS PHONE
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On the attached sheet, explain the facts of your complaint in chronological order, including dates. Also, describe what you think is illegal or unethical conduct by this member of the legal profession. Attach copies of any correspondence or documents which support your complaint.
Rules of the Supreme Court of Ohio require that investigations be confidential and you are asked to keep confidential the fact that you are submitting this complaint.
FACTS OF THE COMPLAINT
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(Signature) (Date)