Case Name: In re Application of Mitchell
Court: Supreme Court of Ohio
Jurisdiction: Ohio
Decision Date: 1997-06-25
Citations: 79 Ohio St. 3d 153
Docket Number: No. 97-408
Parties: In re Application of Mitchell
Judges: Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney and Pfeifer, JJ., concur.
Reporter: Ohio State Reports, Third Service
Volume: 79
Pages: 153–155

Head Matter:
In re Application of Mitchell
[Cite as In re Application of Mitchell (1997), 79 Ohio St.3d 153.]
(No. 97-408
Submitted March 31, 1997
Decided June 25, 1997.)
Harry Beyoglides, Jr., for the Dayton Bar Association.
Scott A. Mitchell, pro se.

Opinion:
Per Curiam.
Admission to the practice of law in Ohio requires the applicant " to establish by clear and convincing evidence the applicant's present character, fitness, and moral qualifications for admission to the practice of law in Ohio." Gov.Bar R. I(12)(C)(6). See In re Application of Bower (1992), 65 Ohio St.3d 429, 431, 605 N.E.2d 6, 7.
After reviewing the evidence, we agree with the findings and conclusions of the board. At this time, Mitchell has too many unresolved matters relating to his character and fitness to warrant being authorized to take the July 1998 bar examination. The additional delay recommended by the board will provide Mitchell with an opportunity to resolve these pending matters.
We therefore adopt the recommendation of the board.
Judgment accordingly.
Douglas, Resnick, F.E. Sweeney and Pfeifer, JJ., concur.