License & bar number lookup
Ohio Attorney License Lookup
Search 79,812 attorneys registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.
How to verify a Ohio attorney
- Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services record.
- Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
- Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
- Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.
Ohio attorneys in Springfield
Active Ohio attorneys with a business address in Springfield.
Edward Graham Bailey
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 4749
- Admitted
- 1970 · 56 yrs
- Law school
- Northwestern University
- Firm
- Bailey & Bailey
John Day Emerich
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 3259
- Admitted
- 1964 · 62 yrs
- Law school
- Case Western Reserve University
- Firm
- Emerich & Peifer LLP
James Neil Griffin
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 15917
- Admitted
- 1976 · 50 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio Northern University
- Firm
- James Neil Griffin
James Earl Heath
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 3757
- Admitted
- 1975 · 51 yrs
- Law school
- University of Mississippi
- Firm
- Ronemus & Heath Company, L.p.a.
William Collins Hicks
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 18325
- Admitted
- 1974 · 52 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Cole Acton Harmon Dunn L.p.a.
Joseph Michael Juergens
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 24912
- Admitted
- 1972 · 54 yrs
- Law school
- Capital University
- Firm
- Joseph M. Juergens
James Harry Lagos
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 14974
- Admitted
- 1973 · 53 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Lagos & Lagos P.l.l.
Thomas Harry Lagos
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 14980
- Admitted
- 1972 · 54 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Lagos & Lagos Pll
James Franklin Peifer
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 3251
- Admitted
- 1972 · 54 yrs
- Law school
- University of Illinois
- Firm
- Emerich & Peifer, LLP
Philip Elwood Pitzer
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 17711
- Admitted
- 1971 · 55 yrs
- Law school
- University of Kentucky
Charles Nelson Ricketts
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 6175
- Admitted
- 1968 · 58 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Charles N. Ricketts
Richard Allan Spencer
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 20015
- Admitted
- 1972 · 54 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Richard A. Spencer LLC
Dennis Edward Stegner
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 18991
- Admitted
- 1972 · 54 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Dennis E. Stegner
Charles David Swaney
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 18328
- Admitted
- 1976 · 50 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Charles D. Swaney
Stacey Robert Pavlatos
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 12392
- Admitted
- 1977 · 49 yrs
- Law school
- University of Dayton
- Firm
- The Pavlatos Law Firm, LLC
Anthony Bryan Pennington
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 7640
- Admitted
- 1977 · 49 yrs
- Law school
- University of San Diego
Jon Alan Doughty
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 24869
- Admitted
- 1978 · 48 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Doughty & Doughty
Kenneth Mathews Elder
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 20468
- Admitted
- 1978 · 48 yrs
- Law school
- University of Cincinnati
- Firm
- Elder & Elder
Stephen Allen Schumaker
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 14643
- Admitted
- 1978 · 48 yrs
- Law school
- Ohio State University
- Firm
- Clark County Municipal Court
Byron Keith Bonar
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 2602
- Admitted
- 1979 · 47 yrs
- Law school
- Cleveland State University
- Firm
- Legal Aid of Western Ohio
Darnell Edward Carter
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 20316
- Admitted
- 1979 · 47 yrs
- Law school
- Drake University
Mark Frampton Roberts
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 20465
- Admitted
- 1979 · 47 yrs
- Law school
- Capital University
Wolodymyr Strileckyj
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 21206
- Admitted
- 1979 · 47 yrs
- Law school
- University of Akron
- Firm
- Strileckyj Law Office LLC
John Douglas Willey Jr.
Springfield, VT
- Bar #
- 19404
- Admitted
- 1979 · 47 yrs
- Law school
- University of Toledo
- Firm
- Boylan Associates, PC
Leslie Stobbs Buchanan
Springfield, OH
- Bar #
- 23151
- Admitted
- 1980 · 46 yrs
- Law school
- Capital University
- Firm
- Self
Disciplinary actions
See Ohio attorney disciplinary actions (6,209 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in Ohio?
Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Ohio.
How many attorneys are registered in Ohio?
79,812 attorneys are registered with the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services, and 43,834 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.
Is Ohio attorney discipline public?
Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. 6,209 Ohio attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.
What is a bar number?
A bar number is the unique ID the Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.
Does this cost anything?
No. Looking up a Ohio attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.
Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: Supreme Court of Ohio, Office of Attorney Services. Published active-attorney total (2023).
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.