Ohio pro bono law

Pro bono requirements in Ohio.

Pro bono rules, reporting obligations, and CLE credit eligibility for Ohio attorneys.

Overview

Ohio Pro Bono Rules

Recommended

50 hrs/yr

Service

Voluntary

Reporting

Voluntary

CLE Credit

Yes

Rule Citation

Rule 6.1

Recommended Hours

50 hours per year (voluntary)

Reporting

Voluntary — Annual Pro Bono Survey administered by Ohio Access to Justice Foundation in partnership with Supreme Court of Ohio. Anonymous and voluntary.

CLE Credit for Pro Bono

1 credit per 6 hours (max 6 credits per cycle)

CLE Notes

Minimum 6 hours required for first credit. Must be assigned, verified, and reported by a Commission-recognized organization. Excess credits do NOT carry forward to next biennium.

Eligible Case Types

Persons unable to pay; civil rights, civil liberties, public rights; charitable, religious, civic, community, governmental, educational organizations.

Ohio CLE Requirements

Total Credits

24 / 2-year cycle

Deadline

December 31 (A-L odd years, M-Z even years)

Carryover

Yes (up to 12 hrs)

Required Categories

Professional Conduct (2.5h)

Sources

Last verified 2026-03-02. Rules may change — verify with your state bar before relying on this information for compliance decisions.

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