Attorney Membership

The CBA membership years runs May 1-April 30. Join the CBA today and your membership will remain active through April 30, 2020! 

Attorney Membership Application      Membership Scholarship Application

Click here to access a PDF version of the membership application.

At the CBA, we believe in the success, engagement and collegiality of our membership. Whether it is by attending CLE programs, networking events, or involvement in groups and committees, we strive to give you the opportunities that will help you grow your practice and thrive.

Add-On Options

Belonging to the CBA has many benefits, including access to several members-only add-on options* that cater to YOU and YOUR practice of law. These include:

*If you purchase an add-on option today, it will last through April 30, 2021. All add-on options are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Attorney Membership Levels

 Special Membership Categories

$200

• Retired. Any attorney at least 65 years of age and admitted to any bar in the United States or the District of Columbia, who is not engaging in the active practice of law by reason of retirement.
• Inactive. Any attorney admitted to any bar in the United States or the District of Columbia, who is not engaging in the active practice of law by reason other than retirement and other than Bar discipline, suspension, revocation, or resignation of license to practice law.
• Non-resident. Any attorney admitted to any bar in the United States or the District of Columbia, whose principal practice is not in Hamilton County or in one of the contiguous counties of Dearborn, Butler, Warren, Clermont, Campbell, Kenton and Boone.
• Law Faculty. Any attorney who is a full-time member of the faculty of any ABA-accredited law school.

Special Membership Categories have voting restrictions.

CBA membership and sustaining dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. However, it may be deductible as a business expense.