Information for the Public

The Columbus Bar's collection of consumer-friendly information can help prepare you for a more positive legal experience. Follow the links below to find a lawyer, become a notary public, find an answer, find links to local legal information, and inform yourself about legal fees and working with attorneys in Ohio.



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Savvy Senior Citizens

Savvy Senior Citizens is a publication prepared by the Columbus Bar Association Alliance with support from The Legal Aid Society of Columbus and The Columbus Bar Foundation.

It provides answers to basic legal questions relevant to senior citizens, on topics including Advanced Directives, Guardianship, Medicaid/Medicare and more.

Click here to download Savvy Senior Citizens.




Ask the Attorney


The CBA Lawyer Referral Service partners with WSYX-TV's 6 on Your Side to staff the weekly "Ask the Attorney" program. Call 614/481.6678 on Wednesdays from 5-7pm with your legal question.

Attorneys, if you would like to volunteer for Ask the Attorney, contact Marion Smithberger at marion@cbalaw.org.

Do you recognize any of our volunteer lawyers? Check out our photo gallery.



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