OAM News
September 5, 2025: The Fall Conference at Polaris Hilton had record-breaking attendance and great reviews for the education and the programming. The following individuals received awards for their contributions to the success of OAM: Tim Hamman & Tom Tompkins-Lifetime Awards; Barb Norton, Michael Bernstein & Thomas Wilson-President’s Awards; Judge Matthew McFarland-Judicial Award. We collected “$2300 for The Partners in Education of Toledo.”
April 28, 2025: The Spring Conference at Sharonville was a big success. Thanks to those who participated in Bingo Night and who donated, we will present a check to “A Gathering Place” in Athens.
December 16, 2024 Suggested language for GAL Appointment and Custody Evaluation See link.
October 4, 2024 There are proposed Amendments to the Rules of Superintendence which modify some probate forms out for comment until November 18, 2024.
September 6, 2024 Ken Roll awarded the Lifetime Award and Judge Jedlink was awarded the Judicial Award at the Fall Conference.
March 22, 2024 It is a busy time of year for the Association! We are compiling the Salary Survey, collecting dues and doing all of the preparation work for the Spring Conference. You can help by making sure that your dues have been paid, that your information on the website is correct and that your court has provided the salary information. We look forward to seeing a lot of you at the Spring Conference!
Read the letter that OAM submitted regarding the pending bill and share your opinion with your legislator.
The Honorable Michael McAllister receives Judicial Award.
President James Lyle presents the Judicial Award to The Honorable Michael McAllister at the 2023 Fall Conference. The Honorable Michael McAllister, Franklin County Municipal Court, previously served as a Magistrate and as Vice President of the Ohio Association of Magistrates. We are all proud of his successful election.
