Advisory Opinions Status List

Updated through April 15, 2024

The following designations are used to mark advisory opinions. Other designations may be used by majority vote of the Board:

Withdrawn
The opinion has been withdrawn by majority vote of the Board.
The opinion no longer represents the advice of the Board.
Modified
The opinion has been modified by majority vote of the Board.

The opinion has been modified by a subsequent opinion.
Not Current
The opinion has been marked not current at the discretion of the Board’s attorney staff.  The opinion is no longer current in its entirety for what may be a variety of reasons, such as subsequent amendments to rules or case law development.
CPR Opinion
The opinion provides advice as to the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility, which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, effective Feb. 1, 2007. The opinion provides guidance as to the Board’s advice under the superseded rules.
Former CJC Opinion
The opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, effective 3/1/2009. The opinion provides guidance as to the Board’s advice under the superseded rules.

Advisory Opinion Status Designation Comments
Op 86-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. V § 42, renumbered as Gov. Bar R. V 11(D), eff. Jul. 1, 1992
Op 86-002 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-11 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Chapter 102, Ohio Revised Code (See Op. 94-12)
Op 87-001 Withdrawn by Board on Aug. 11, 2000 due to amended DR 5-103(B), eff. June 14, 1999
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff. Jun. 14, 1999
Op 87-002 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 87-003 Withdrawn by Board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to Op. 89-29
Op 87-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-107, eff. Aug. 1, 1990
Op 87-006 Withdrawn by Board on Aug. 9, 2002 in Op. 2002-8
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 87-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993, Aug. 16, 1993, Jan. 1 2000; DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996, Nov. 1, 1999; DR 2-104, eff. Dec. 1, 1995
Op 87-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-009 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-013 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-014 Withdrawn by Opinion 98-3 on Apr. 3, 1998
Op 87-022 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Modified by Op. 2005-4 on April 15, 2005
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-023 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-024 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-027 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 87-029 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Modified by Op. 2005-4 on April 15, 2005
Op 87-030 Withdrawn by board on Aug. 9, 2002 in Op. 2002-8
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 87-032 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to O.A.G. Ops. 1907, 1909, 1910, 1965, 1986
Op 87-034 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-102, eff. Dec. 1, 1995; DR 2-105, eff. Jan. 1, 1993
Op 87-036 Withdrawn by Op. 98-3 on Apr. 3, 1998
Op 87-037 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to Canon 7 amendments
Op 87-038 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-039 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to amended DR 2-105 and Gov. Bar R. XIV
Op 87-040 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-041 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to amended Gov. Bar R. X § 3(D)(1)
Op 87-042 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-044 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 87-048 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility, which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. Feb. 1, 2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-102(B), eff. Dec 1, 1995, expressing rule in gender neutral language
Op 87-049 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 87-050 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 88-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; See Op. 92-20
Op 88-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-003
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2023-02 on February 3, 2023
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993, Aug. 16, 1993, Jan. 1, 2000
Op 88-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-105, eff. Jan. 1, 1993
Op 88-005 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 88-006 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Current
Op 88-007 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997; subsequent amendments to Canon 7
Op 88-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Withdrawn by Board on June 9, 2017
Op 88-009 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 88-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-012 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-013 Withdrawn withdrawn by Opinion 2022-01 on February 4, 2022.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-014 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-015 Withdrawn withdrawn by Opinion 2022-4 on June 10, 2022.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-016 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. III, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Nov. 1, 1995
Op 88-017 Withdrawn by Opinion 96-7 on Oct. 11, 1996
Op 88-018 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-019 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-020 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
[See O.A.G. Op. 94-079 Nov. 29, 1994]
Op 88-021 Withdrawn Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2020-04, June 12, 2020.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-022 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993. See Op. 92-20
Op 88-023 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-024 Withdrawn by Board on Feb. 8, 2019 due to adoption of Adv. Op. 2019-1
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments regarding division of fees in DR 2-107, eff. Aug 1, 1990
Op 88-025 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to amended DR 7-107, eff. Jan 1, 1996
Op 88-026 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to amended DR 2-107, eff. Aug. 1, 1990
Op 88-027 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 88-028 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993
Op 88-029 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-030 Withdrawn Withdraw by Adv. Op. 2020-02, February 7, 2020
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-031 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-032 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-033 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 88-034 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments, Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 88-035 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. VI
Op 88-036 Withdrawn by board on Dec. 5, 1997 due to amended Canon 4(F), eff. May 1,1997
Op 89-001 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 89-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-003 Withdrawn by Opinion 99-1 on Feb. 5, 1999
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 (See amended Canon 4(C)(2) and commentary thereto)
Op 89-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-105, eff. Jan. 1, 1993
Op 89-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 89-009 Withdrawn by Op. 19-008 on August 2, 2019.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 89-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-012 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-013 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-014 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-015 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 89-016 Withdrawn by Opinion 2012-2 on June 8, 2012
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-017 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6 of the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Gov. Bar R. III, Jan. 1, 1993 and Nov. 1, 1995
Op 89-018 Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov.Bar R. V, for inventory of files see Gov. Bar R. V § 8(F), eff. Jul.1, 1992
Op 89-019 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 89-020 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 89-021 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and amendments to Chapter 102, Ohio Revised Code
Op 89-022 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and amendments to Chapter 102, Ohio Revised Code
Op 89-023 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-024 Withdrawn by Board on October 7, 2016 in Op. 2016-08
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug 16, 1993; pursuant to Jan. 24, 2005 order of the Supreme Court of Ohio, DR 2-101(A)(3) is not enforceable
Op 89-025 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-026 Withdrawn by board on Oct. 10, 1997 due to amended Gov. Bar R. VI § 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1991
Op 89-027 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-102, eff. Dec. 1. 1995
Op 89-028 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-11 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Chapter 102, Ohio Revised Code (See Op. 94-12)
Op 89-029 Current
Op 89-030 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993
Op 89-031 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-032 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Withdrawn by Opinion 2017-2 on February 10, 2017
Op 89-033 Withdrawn by board on August 9, 2002 in Op. 2002-8
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Canon 7
Op 89-034 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 89-035 Withdrawn by Board on April 4, 2013 in Op. 2013-1
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. III, eff. Jan1, 1993 and Nov. 1, 1995
Op 89-036 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 89-037 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Withdrawn by Board on April 8, 2016 in Op. 2016-2
Op 90-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan.1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 90-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-004 Withdrawn by Board on Oct. 10, 1997 due to U.S. v. Ritchie, 15 F.3d 592 (6th Cir. 1994)
Op 90-005 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 90-006 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-09 on October 1, 2021
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current Subsequent rule amendments, Gov. Bar R. V. (G)(1), eff. Sep. 1, 1999
Op 90-007 Withdrawn Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2020-03, April 3, 2020
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Current [See, Disciplinary Counsel v. Heffernan, 58 Ohio St. 3d 260 (1991); ABA, Formal Op. 93-376]
Op 90-008 Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2022-02 on April 8, 2022
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 90-009 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-011
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2023-02 on February 3, 2023
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-012 Withdrawn by Board on April 13, 2018 and replaced by Adv. Op. 2018-02
Op 90-013 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 1-102(A)(4), eff. Dec. 1, 1995, expressing rule in gender neutral language
Op 90-014 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-015 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-016 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 90-017 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 90-018 Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. V
Op 90-019 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 1-103, eff. Sep. 1, 1995 and to Gov. Bar R. V
Op 90-020 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Modified by Opinion 96-1 on Feb. 2, 1996; by Opinion 2005-3 on Feb. 4, 2005
Op 90-021 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993, Jan. 1, 2000
Op 90-022 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug. 16, 1993; DR 2-103, eff. Jul 1, 1996
Op 90-023 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 90-024 Withdrawn by Board on August 3, 2018 in Adv. Op. 2018-04.
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 91-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. VI and X
Op 91-002 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-003
Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-07 on August 6, 2021
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 91-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993, Aug. 16, 1993, Jan. 1, 2000
Op 91-005 Withdrawn by Opinion 2016-11 on December 9, 2016
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 91-006 Withdrawn by Opinion 2016-9 on December 9, 2016
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 91-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. Dec. 1, 1995; DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993 and Aug 16, 1993
Op 91-008
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2023-05 on June 9, 2023
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-009 Withdrawn by Opinion 2022-11 on October 7, 2022
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-107, eff. Aug. 1, 1990; DR 7-107, eff. Jan. 1, 1996
Op 91-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-011 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-01 on February 12, 2021
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-012 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 91-013 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-014 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997; See In re Disqualification of Lavrich, 74 Ohio St. 3d 1216 (1990)
Op 91-015 Withdrawn by Opinion 2016-10 on December 9, 2016
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent amendment to O. R.C. § 2317.02, eff. Oct. 29, 1996
Op 91-016 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993
Op 91-017 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 91-018 Withdrawn by Board on August 7, 2020 in Op.2020-07
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Modified by Opinion 96-3 on Apr. 12, 1996
Op 91-019 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. July 1, 1996
Op 91-020 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-021 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-022 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 91-023 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-024 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1, 1993, DR 2-102 eff. Dec.1, 1995
Op 91-025 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-026 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. Jan. 1,1993, Aug. 16, 1993, Jan. 1, 2000; DR-2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1993, Nov. 1, 1999
Op 91-027 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-028 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 91-029 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 92-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103, eff. July 1, 1996
Op 92-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101 through DR 2-105
Op 92-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101, eff. January 1, 1993 and August 16, 1993
Op 92-004 Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. V, VI, and X; e.g., effective Jun. 6, 2002, the language “render any legal service for an attorney granted active status” was removed from Gov. Bar R. V §2 and §3
Op 92-005 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 92-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 92-007 Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2022-03
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 92-008 Withdrawn by Op 19-006 on August 2, 2019.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 92-009 Withdrawn by Board on January 31, 2014 in Op. 2014-1
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 92-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101 through 2-105
Op 92-011 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 92-012 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-101 through 2-105
Op 92-013 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 92-014 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Modified by Op. 2005-2 on Feb. 4, 2005
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1-6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 92-015 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 92-016 Withdrawn by board on Oct. 6, 2006 due to Supreme Court of Ohio suspending operation and enforcement of Canon 7(D)(2), eff. Jan. 28, 2006; Canon 7(C)(1) was superseded by Canon 7(D)(3) eff. Jul. 1, 1995
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 92-017
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2024-01 on Feburary 2, 2024. 
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103(A), DR 2-104(A); 2-103(B); expressing the rules in gender neutral language
Op 92-018 Current
Op 92-019 Withdrawn by Board on October 1, 2021. See Prof.Cond.R. 1.17 and the Board’s FAQs.
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-103(B) expressing the rule in gender neutral language; DR 2-111 and related amendments setting forth terms and conditions under which a lawyer or law firm may sell or purchase a law practice, eff. Feb. 1, 2003
Op 92-020 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments, DR 2-101 (H)(1), eff. Jan. 1, 2000
Op 93-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. III, eff. Nov. 1, 1995
Op 93-002 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 93-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Withdrawn by Board on August 8, 2014 and replaced by Adv. Op. 2014-3
Op 93-004 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 93-005 Withdrawn by Board on Oct. 10, 1997 due to amended DR 2-101(B)(2), eff. Aug. 16, 1993
Op 93-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 93-007 Withdrawn withdrawn by Opinion 2022-06 on June 10, 2022.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 93-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 93-009 Withdrawn by Board on December 8, 2017 and replaced by Adv. Op. 2017-8
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Canon 7
Op 93-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 93-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 94-001 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 94-002 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Modified by Op. 2005-4 issued April 15, 2005
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997 and to Compliance Section; to Rules of Superintendence, eff. Jul, 1, 1997
Op 94-003 Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2018-06 on October 5, 2018
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 94-004 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 94-005 Withdrawn by board on Aug. 11, 2000 due to amended DR 5-103(B), eff. Jun. 14, 1999
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff, Jun. 14, 1999
Op 94-006 CPR Opinion   provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Modified  by Opinion 2003-7 on Dec. 5, 2003
Op 94-007 Withdrawn by Board on June 12, 2020 due to Prof.Cond.R. 5.7.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. III, eff. Nov. 1, 1995 and to DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 94-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff, Jun. 14, 1999
Op 94-009 Withdrawn by Op. 95-14 issued on Dec. 1, 1995
Op 94-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 94-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff. Jun. 14, 1999
Op 94-012 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-11 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 94-013 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 2-104, eff. Dec.1, 1995; DR 2-103, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 94-014 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 95-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Gov. Bar R. III, eff. Nov. 1, 1995
Op 95-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff, Jun. 14, 1999
Op 95-003
Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-06 on August 6, 2021
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-004 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-005 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-12 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-006 Withdrawn by board on Oct. 10, 1997 due to amended DR 2-103 and 3-102, eff. Jul. 1, 1996
Op 95-007
Withdrawn by Opinion 2024-02 on April 5, 2024
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 95-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-009 Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-11 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 95-012 Withdrawn by Adv.Op. 2023-10 on October 6, 2023
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff. Jun. 14, 1999
Op 95-013 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 95-014 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
[withdraws Op. 94-9]
Op 96-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
[modifies Op. 90-20]
Op 96-002 Withdrawn by Adv.Op. 2023-09
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 96-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
[modifies Op. 91-18]
Modified by Op. 2020-07
Op 96-004 Withdrawn by Adv.Op. 2016-01 on 2/12/2016, which provides advice under Prof.Cond.R. 1.15.
Op 96-005 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canons 1 through 6, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. May 1, 1997
Op 96-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 96-007 Withdrawn by Board on Oct. 10, 1997 due to amended Canon 7(C)(8), eff. July 1996
Op 96-008 Withdrawn by Opinion 2003-8 on Dec. 5, 2003
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Canon 7, Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct
Op 96-009 Withdrawn  by Board on October 1, 2021. See Prof.Cond.R. 1.8(h), Adv. Op. 2010-03, Disciplinary Counsel v.
Chambers, 125 Ohio St.3d 414, 2010-Ohio-1809, and the Board’s FAQs.
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-002 Withdrawn in part by Board on April 4, 2013 in Op. 2013-1
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-003 Withdrawn by Opinion 2012-1 on June 8, 2012
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-006 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 97-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 97-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 98-002 Current
Op 98-003 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-004 Withdrawn  by Opinion 2021-12 on December 10, 2021
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-005 Withdrawn by Board on August 7, 2020 in Op.2020-06
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 98-006 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-007 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-008 Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2022-02 on April 8, 2022
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-009 Withdrawn by Opinion 2017-1 on April 7, 2017
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current subsequent rule amendments to DR 5-103(B), eff. Jun. 14, 1999
Op 98-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-011 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 98-012 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 99-001 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 99-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-006 Withdrawn by board on Oct. 3, 2003 due to Rancman v. Interim Settlement Funding Corp., 99 Ohio St. 3d 121, 2003-2721
Op 99-007 Withdrawn in part by Board on April 4, 2013 in Op. 2013-1
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 99-009 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-001 Withdrawn withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2019-10, October 4, 2019
CPR Opinion    provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-003 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-004 Withdrawn by Board on August 7, 2020 in Op. 2020-08
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 00-006 Withdrawn by Board on October 7, 2016 in Op. 2016-08
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Not Current pursuant to Jan. 24, 2005 order of the Supreme Court of Ohio, DR 2-101(A)(3) is not enforceable until further order of the court
Op 01-001 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 01-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 01-003 Withdrawn  by Board on April 9, 2021 in Op. 2021-02
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 01-004 Withdrawn by Board on August 7, 2020 in Op. 2020-08
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 01-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 01-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-001 Withdrawn by Board on August 7, 2020 in Op. 2020-09
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-003 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 02-004 Withdrawn by Board on December 9, 2022 in Adv. Op. 2022-12.
  CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-005 Withdrawn by Op. 19-007 on August 2, 2019.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 02-009 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 02-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 02-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-012 Withdrawn by Board on April 5, 2019 in Adv. Op. 2019-02
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 02-013 Withdrawn by Board on August 3, 2018 in Adv. Op. 2018-04.
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 03-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 03-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 03-003 Withdrawn by Opinion 2016-11 on December 9, 2016
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 03-004 Current
Op 03-005 Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2020-05, June 12, 2020
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 03-006 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 03-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 03-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 03-009 Withdrawn Withdrawn by Board on April 10, 2015
provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 04-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Withdrawn by Opinion 2017-3 on April 7, 2017
Op 04-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-003 Withdrawn by Opinion 2022-9; 2022-10 on October 7, 2022
  Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 04-004 Withdrawn by board on Oct. 6, 2006 due to Supreme Court of Ohio suspending the operation and enforcement of Canon 7(D)(2), eff. Jan. 28, 2006
Op 04-005 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 04-006 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 04-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-008 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-009 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-010 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 04-011 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-012 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 04-013
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2023-01 on February 3, 2023
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 05-001 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 05-002 Current
Op 05-003 Withdrawn by Opinion 2016-5 on Aug. 5, 2016
Op 05-004 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 05-005 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Withdrawn by Opinion 2017-4 on April 7, 2017
Op 05-006 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 05-007 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 05-008 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 05-009 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 05-010 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 06-001 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 06-002 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 06-003 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 06-004 CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 06-005
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2024-02 on February 2, 2024.
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 06-006
Withdrawn by Adv. Op. 2023-06 on June 9, 2023
CPR Opinion provides advice under the Ohio Code of Professional Responsibility which is superseded by the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 2/1/2007
Op 06-007 Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 07-001 Current
Op 07-002
Withdrawn by Opinion 2021-06 on August 6, 2021
Former CJC Opinion provides advice under the former Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct which is superseded by the Ohio Code of Judicial Conduct, eff. 3/1/2009
Op 07-003 Current
Op 07-004 Current
Op 07-005 Current
Op 07-006 Current
Op 07-007 Not Current subsequent rule amendments to Prof. Cond. Rule 1.15(d) and Comment [4] thereto of the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct, eff. 1/1/2010.]
Op 08-001 Current note the erratum on page 7, line 5, where Comment [2] to Rule 1.5 should be Comment [2] to Rule 1.0.
Op 08-002 Current
Op 08-003 Current
Op 08-004 Current
Op 08-005 Modified by Opinion 2008-6 on Dec. 5, 2008
Op 08-006 Current
Op 08-007 Withdrawn  by Opinion 2021-09 on October 1, 2021
Op 09-001 Current
Op 09-002 Current
Op 09-003 Current
Op 09-004 Current Note the erratum on page 3, paragraph 2, where the sentence beginning with “The family mediator assists communication” is stated twice instead of once
Op 09-005 Current
Op 09-006 Current Note the erratum on page 8, line 5, where the word county should be country.
Op 09-007 Withdrawn  by Opinion 2022-9 on October 7, 2022
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Op 09-008 Withdrawn by Board on August 13, 2010 due to amendments to Jud. Cond. Rule 4.2(B) and (C) and Comment [2], eff. August 12, 2010.
Op 09-009 Current
Op 09-010 Current
Op 09-011 Current
Op 10-001 Withdrawn by Board on October 1, 2021.  See Prof.Cond.R. 7.5 and Adv. Op. 2020-11.
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Op 13-003 Not Current See subsequent amendments to Prof.Cond.R. 8.2
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Op 16-006 Not Current Some portions of the opinion are not current due to the Supreme Court’s subsequent amendment to Prof.Cond.R. 1.2, effective September 20, 2016.  See Prof. Cond.R. 1.2(d)(2).
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