Ohio State Bar Foundation

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts is the official record keeper and agent of Hamilton County’s Adult Justice System. It is also a recipient of a 2026 OSBF Spring Grant.

The Hamilton County Clerk of Courts received $50,000 to provide same day, limited representation to otherwise unrepresented Hamilton County citizens who are scheduled to appear in eviction court. In a matter of minutes, attorneys can analyze viable defenses for a tenant while also providing them with access to rent assistance made possible through partnerships with the City of Cincinnati and the United Way. This grant funding will allow hundreds of tenants to have access to an attorney who would otherwise proceed pro se.

We’re proud to support this project and increase access to justice for Ohioans in Hamilton County.

The OSBF has granted $19M+ since 1992. To learn more about our grants program, visit osbf.org/grants.

The Foundation’s Fellows are being recognized across Ohio for their dedication to justice and service. Congratulations to those who were recently honored with awards, including:

⭐ Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Patrick F. Fischer, Class of 2006 – Cincinnati Bar Foundation's Themis Award for extraordinary service by an attorney to the legal professional and broader community.
⭐ Vallie T. Bowman-English, Class of 2025 – Ohio State Bar Association Nettie Cronise Lutes Award, which recognizes a woman lawyer who has improved the legal profession through her own high level of professionalism and who has opened doors for other women and girls.
⭐ Susan Choe, Class of 2016 – Ohio Access to Justice Foundation’s inaugural Dick Pogue Access to Justice Award for leveraging technology and innovation to improve justice and fairness for all Ohioans, was awarded to Ohio Legal Help, led by Executive Director Susan Choe.
⭐ Larry S. Hayman, Class of 2018 – Pre-Law Advisor National Council’s Gerald Wilson Award for Leadership, Service in Pre-Law Advising, recognizing his exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to the pre-law advising profession.
⭐ Caitlyn McDaniel, Class of 2026 – The Department of Sociology & Anthropology at Ohio University’s 2025 Outstanding Community Partner Award for their impact on the Athens community and mentorship of students.

Know a Fellow who was recently honored with an award who isn’t mentioned? Send an email to [email protected] with details.