Lake County Bar Association

11/05/2019

10/22/2019

LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION JUDICIAL POLL FOR UPCOMING ELECTION

Courthouse West Annex
25 North Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
(440) 350-5800

NEWS RELEASE

On Monday, October 21, 2019 the Judicial Selection and Endorsement Committee of the Lake County Bar Association conducted a poll of its membership requesting the opinion of the Bar on the question of whether or not the following judicial candidates are qualified to hold the judicial office indicated.

Judge, Painesville Municipal Court
( Commencing after election is certified)

PAUL MALCHESKY received 128 votes, of which 122 were affirmative votes. He received a 95% favorable vote.

JAMES O’LEARY received 125 votes, of which 85 were affirmative votes. He received a 68% favorable vote.

The rules of the Lake County Bar Association Judicial Selection and Endorsement Committee provide that any candidate who receives a favorable vote of more than 85% shall be deemed to receive the endorsement of the Association as “Highly Recommended”. Any candidate who receives a favorable vote between 60% to less than 85% shall be deemed to receive the endorsement of the Association as “Recommended”. Any candidate who receives a favorable vote of less than 60% shall be deemed “Not Recommended” by the Lake County Bar Association.

Therefore, the Lake County Bar Association endorses the following candidate(s) as
“Highly Recommended”:
Paul Malchesky

The Lake County Bar Association endorses the following candidate(s) as
“Recommended”:
James O’Leary



Michael Germano, Esq.
Lake County Bar Association President
Date: October 21, 2019

10/10/2019

Website Offers Voters Unbiased Information on Judicial Candidates

Website Offers Voters Unbiased Information on Judicial Candidates

Data show an information void in Ohio on candidates for judicial seats, but one non-partisan web tool will present voters with unbiased information on all judicial races next month.

10/04/2019

Painesville City

Painesville City

Welcome Judge O’Leary!

10/01/2019

Governor Appoints Painesville Municipal Judge

Governor Appoints Painesville Municipal Judge

Judge James R. O’Leary was recently appointed as the new judge on the Painesville Municipal Court. Judge O’Leary replaces Judge Michael Cicconetti, who retired.

10/01/2019

Tap to RSVP to Barristers & Friends Ball

Tap to RSVP to Barristers & Friends Ball

You're invited to Barristers & Friends Ball - Click here to RSVP

09/25/2019

2019/10/24: Pro Se Divorce Clinic – Lake County – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2019/10/24: Pro Se Divorce Clinic – Lake County – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

This clinic focuses on divorce matters. Those attending will be counseled by volunteer attorneys and provided with the tools to handle divorce matters on their own. Appointments are required and space is limietd: clients call (888) 817-3777. Bring all relevant paperwork with you.

09/21/2019

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Are you in or near Lake, Ashtabula or Geauga County and in need of a civil legal assistance? Come to Punderson State Park on September 25th and meet with an attorney who can help you with issues related to health, shelter, education, and safety. https://lasclev.org/09252019/

09/18/2019

Tap to RSVP to Barristers & Friends Ball

Tap to RSVP to Barristers & Friends Ball

You're invited to Barristers & Friends Ball - Click here to RSVP

09/17/2019

2019/10/24: Pro Se Divorce Clinic – Lake County – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

2019/10/24: Pro Se Divorce Clinic – Lake County – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

This clinic focuses on divorce matters. Those attending will be counseled by volunteer attorneys and provided with the tools to handle divorce matters on their own. Appointments are required and space is limietd: clients call (888) 817-3777. Bring all relevant paperwork with you.

09/17/2019

Out of the Courtroom, Into the Classroom

Out of the Courtroom, Into the Classroom

The Ohio Supreme Court is on a mission to demystify the state’s judicial branch. As part of the effort, the Court has designed a multi-faceted course for high school students. With vibrant images, clear content, and video that puts you in the room, the curriculum gives teachers compelling and info...

09/16/2019

Lake County Bar Association

NOTARY NEWS

The Ohio Secretary of State has approved the Lake County Bar Association as an authorized provider to administer the education program and test required to become or renew a notary commission effective Friday, September 20, 2019. Applicants must directly contact and pay the required fee to the authorized provider for the education and/or testing required. The authorized provider will provide a certification upon the completion of the required education and testing which the applicant must submit with the application to the Secretary of State.

Non-attorneys are required to submit a criminal records check when applying for a commission or a renewal. Applicants should obtain the criminal records check prior to completing the education and test to ensure there are no reports of a disqualifying offense, which would prohibit the applicant from obtaining or renewing a commission. Fees paid to the authorized provider are non-refundable if the commission or renewal application is rejected by the Secretary of State.

www.lakecountyohiobar.com

The Lake County Bar Association strives to assist in, to safeguard and to improve the administration of justice for the benefit of the Courts, of the legal profession, and of the public.  We are here to help you.

09/12/2019

09/11/2019

09/09/2019

Concord Township, Lake County Ohio

FYI, the Board of Elections has moved.

09/03/2019

Supreme Court Helps Launch Website to Offer Free Legal Resources for Ohioans

Supreme Court Helps Launch Website to Offer Free Legal Resources for Ohioans

It was created by the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation (OLAF), the Ohio State Bar Association, the Ohio Library Council, and other statewide shareholders. The Ohio Supreme Court sponsors OLAF.

09/02/2019

Painesville City

08/22/2019

Tap to RSVP to Barristers & Friends Ball

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Barristers & Friends Ball

on October 5th, 2019 6:30-10:30PM

to benefit the Lake County Bar Foundation

$75 single. $125 couple

LAKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

47 NORTH PARK PLACE | PAINESVILLE, OH

Charge accepted at www.lakecountyohiobar.com
or mail a check to:
Lake County Bar Association
P.O. Box 490
Painesville, OH 44077

You're invited to Barristers & Friends Ball - Click here to RSVP

07/17/2019

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

Legal Aid attorney Jennifer Sheehe interviewed by WOIO Channel 19 today: https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2019/07/16/do-northeast-ohio-tenants-have-right-air-conditioning/

07/16/2019

Change to Out-of-State Attorney Admission Rule Adopted

Change to Out-of-State Attorney Admission Rule Adopted

The Court approved a new rule that will go into effect Sept. 2 that addresses out-of-state licensed attorneys’ ability to temporarily practice in Ohio.

07/11/2019

Fox 8 News

Fox 8 News

Painesville judge known for creative sentences expected to dole out unique punishment for man who spray-painted a caboose

07/10/2019

Kurt Law Office

Notice from Judge Pat Condon

Non-lawyers who are considering becoming a notary or who are eligible for renewal may want to do so soon. Ohio's new notary law goes into effect on September 20, 2019.

Changes include increased fees, an educational component (3 hours for new notaries and 1 hour for renewals), and a criminal record check for new notaries and for renewals.

Lake County residents have 2 more opportunities to take the test before the law changes.

There will be a test on August 3rd and one on September 7th.

Contact the Lake County Bar Association if you have any questions about these last 2 test dates.

Lake County Bar Association
440 350 5800

06/11/2019

Court News Ohio

It's a legal word commonly used in the news and on TV. Do you know what it means?
CourtNewsOhio.gov/Glossary

06/11/2019

Front license plates no longer required in Ohio

Front license plates no longer required in Ohio

Beginning July 1, 2020, vehicles will no longer need to have the front plate. It was part of a compromised deal reached by lawmakers Tuesday in a two-year state transportation budget bill.

06/07/2019

Ohio Department of Veterans Services

Ohio Department of Veterans Services

OUR MISSION:
Provide opportunities and resources for our veteran community through advocacy, collaboration and partnerships.

06/04/2019

Ohio Offers a Second Chance to Drivers Struggling to Reinstate Their Licenses

Ohio Offers a Second Chance to Drivers Struggling to Reinstate Their Licenses

Ohio suspended the driver’s licenses of more than 1 million people, many of whom can’t afford to get those licenses back. But that doesn’t mean they’re not

05/03/2019

LAW DAY 2019
The 43rd Annual Law Day Breakfast hosted by the Lake County Bar Association was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at LaMalfa in Mentor, Ohio. Over 300 individuals including bar members, public officials, community leaders, past Liberty Bell and President Award honorees and Mock Trial team members attended the event.
Lake County Bar President, Paul Malchesky, presented the 2019 President's Award to James P. Koerner, an attorney who has practiced in Lake County for over 40 years. Mr. Koerner personifies all the required qualifications of the President's Award which is presented to an attorney who is deemed by the Lake County Bar Association to provide "Outstanding service to the community and service to the profession." Mr. Koerner is a past president of the Lake County Bar Association and also past chair of the Lake County Bar Foundation and also a board member of the Trustees of Crossroads.
The 2019 Liberty Bell Award is presented to an individual, particularly non-lawyer, for outstanding service in one of these areas:
1. Promoting a better understanding of our Constitution and Bill of ​Rights;
2. Encouraging greater respect for law and the courts;
3. Stimulating a deeper sense of individual responsibility so that citizens recognize their duties as well
​ as their rights;
4. Contributing to the effective functioning of our institutions of government; and
5. Fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law.
This years' award winner is Nicholas Cindric, Clerk of Courts for Painesville Municipal Court from 2006 to present under Judge Michael Cicconetti. Nick’s vast knowledge and commitment to individuals’ rights and due process has rightfully proven him to be a highly valued resource for Clerks of Court throughout the State of Ohio.
The Law Day Committee, chaired by Lori Kilpeck and Stephanie Landgraf invited local schools to participate in an essay contest portraying the 2019 theme of “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” The winners were Ayo Borisade, Nicolina Gelie and Brooke Langham from Mr. Shawn Toot’s 8th grade American History class at Shore Middle School. The art contest was won by Emma Doyle, Grade 3, Fiona Johnston, Grade 5 and Isaac Maldonado, Grade 5 in Mrs. Sarah Healen’s STEAM class from McKinley Elementary in Fairport.
There were over 60 students, faculty and administration present representing high schools in Lake County. The Mock Trial teams from Mentor High School and Kenston High School also attended.
The keynote speaker of the event was Rick Jackson, host of PBS ideastream, Newsdepth and Academic Challenge. He reflected how the media deals with society focusing on free speech and free press and the challenges they face.
The Law Day Committee would like to thank all those responsible for making the 2019 Law Day Breakfast a huge success.

04/04/2019

Liberty Bell Award

The Liberty Bell Award is a public recognition bestowed on a non-lawyer for outstanding service benefiting Lake County in one of these areas:

1. Promoting a better understanding of our Constitution and Bill of Rights;
2. Encouraging greater respect for law and the courts;
3. Stimulating a deeper sense of individual responsibility so that citizens recognize their duties as well as their rights;
4. Contributing to the effective functioning of our institutions of government; and
5. Fostering a better understanding and appreciation of the rule of law.
LIBERTY BELL AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Return to: Lake County Bar Association, P.O. Box 490, Painesville, OH 44077
Phone: (440)350-5800 - Fax: (440)350-2298 - Email: [email protected]
(Nomination deadline is April 12, 2019)

Nominee'sName_______________________________________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone______________________________

Education ______________________________________________

Civic, Service, Honor Organizations ______________________________________________

Other Awards received ________________________________________________________________

Accomplishments of nominee in civic, social, community or public service __________________________________________

Public Offices held ________________________________________________________________

Why do you believe the nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law as outlined in one or more of the four areas set forth at the top of this nomination: ______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

Additional Comments (attach additional sheets if necessary) ______________________________________________

Name/Address/Telephone of Nominator ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Signature of Nominator _________________________________________________________________________________________

Return to: Lake County Bar Association, P. O. Box 490, Painesville, OH 44077
Phone: (440)350-5800 - Fax: (440)350-2298 -
Email: [email protected]
(Nomination deadline is April 12, 2019)

04/04/2019

LAKE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Law Day 2019 Art Contest Guidelines
Grades 1-12

Law Day Background Information: Established by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1958, Law Day celebrates and strengthens the American heritage of Liberty, Justice and Equality under the law. It provides an opportunity to help students and the public understand how the law protects our freedoms through programs and activities conducted by schools, bar associations, courts and civic groups.

More information, planning resources and materials are available for teachers and students at www.lawday.org.

Theme and Submission: The theme for Law Day 2019 is: Free Speech. Free Press. Free Society.

In the United States and around the world, freedom of speech and the press are among the most important foundations for a free society. Free speech and free press are prominent topics in public discourse and litigation. It is impossible to imagine a free society without these individual liberties, yet historical and current debates surrounding them continually challenge us to consider their boundaries and resilience. Changes in technology have reshaped how free speech and free press work in the everyday world. Your artwork must depict this theme. Feel free to use your imagination in depicting the theme in your artwork!

Identification of Submitted Art: On the back lower right corner of the art, each contestant must include: Name of student, school of student, grade and level of student, name of art teacher.

Criteria: Art entries will be judged on the following:

1. Originality 3. Craft/technique 5. Appeal
2. Design 4. Use of Theme

Winners: All winning artists and their parents will be invited to the Law Day Breakfast to be publicly honored by the Lake County Bar Association and the attending dignitaries, to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio.

Deadline: April 12, 2019, 4:00 p.m. by mail: Lake County Bar Association, P.O. Box 490, Painesville, Ohio 44077, email: [email protected] , or hand delivered to: Courthouse West Annex, 2nd Floor, 25 North Park Place, Painesville.

Rules: Students may use any medium (watercolor, acrylic, oil, crayon, chalk, collage, pen & ink); no frame is necessary; no sculpture or three dimensional or demonstrational pieces; maximum size of 18” x 24”. The entries do not need to be mounted. They will be displayed at the Law Day Breakfast on May 1, 2019.

THIS ORGANIZATION IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

03/12/2019

Free Training Offered for Court Interpreters

Free Training Offered for Court Interpreters

The Ohio Supreme Court has launched a series of online training sessions to assist individuals interested in becoming court interpreters or improving their interpreting skills for legal proceedings. The new training modules help to prepare individuals who want to obtain credentialing as a court inte...

03/10/2019

03/10/2019

02/11/2019

Tap to RSVP to Retirement Celebration- Judge Michael Cicconetti

Tap to RSVP to Retirement Celebration- Judge Michael Cicconetti

You're invited to Retirement Celebration- Judge Michael Cicconetti - Click here to RSVP

01/09/2019

01/08/2019

NAMI executive director seeks to create change building relationships, supporting community

NAMI executive director seeks to create change building relationships, supporting community

Two months into her new job, Katie Jenkins believes that serving as executive director of National Alliance on Mental Illness Lake County is the next step in creating change and

08/01/2018

Cuyahoga County judge orders convicted robber's mouth duct-taped shut during sentencing

Cuyahoga County judge orders convicted robber's mouth duct-taped shut during sentencing

A Cuyahoga County judge ordered a convicted robber's mouth taped shut during his sentencing on Tuesday.

07/27/2018

Willowick teen indicted on pair of armed robberies

Willowick teen indicted on pair of armed robberies

A Willowick teenager accused of two armed robberies in the city, including one that sent a Subway employee to the hospital with superficial injuries, has been indicted by the Lake County grand jury.