Disciplinary Counsel v. Grendell

Citations

• 2025 Ohio 5239

Syllabus

Judges—Misconduct—Violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct—No discipline imposed for violation of Jud.Cond.R. 3.2 because that rule's broad restriction on testimony and consultation with government officials is a content-based speech restriction in violation of First Amendment to United States Constitution—18-month suspension, with 12 months conditionally stayed, and immediate suspension from judicial office without pay for duration of disciplinary suspension.