Ohio Board of Professional Conduct Board files disciplinary recommendations

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The Ohio Board of Professional Conduct has filed four reports with the Supreme Court of Ohio. Three reports recommend the imposition of discipline against Ohio attorneys. The fourth report recommends a disciplinary sanction for a judge who engaged in misconduct while serving in judicial office.

Parties will have an opportunity to file objections to the Board’s reports and recommendations with the Supreme Court. If a party files objections, the Supreme Court will schedule the case for oral argument. Objections are not permitted in consent-to-discipline matters.

Additional information about each case, including the report and recommendation, may be obtained by clicking on the Supreme Court case number. 

Brown County

Disciplinary Counsel v. Bruce Sanford Wallace
Supreme Court Case No. 2025-1003
Recommended sanction: Six-month suspension, stayed.

Cuyahoga County

Disciplinary Counsel v. Hon. Leslie Ann Celebrezze
Supreme Court Case No. 2025-1005 
Recommended sanction: Two-year suspension, one year stayed.

Hamilton County

Disciplinary Counsel v. Darnell Maurice Wilson
Supreme Court Case No. 2025-1000
Recommended sanction: Six-month suspension, stayed.

Summit County

Mahoning County Bar Association v. Maurice Edward Graham (consent-to-discipline)
Supreme Court Case No. 2025-1002
Recommended sanction: Public reprimand.