Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center

As of December 2, the building that houses the Supreme Court of Ohio has a new name.

The Ohio Judicial Center will now be called the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in honor of our late Chief Justice Moyer.

The second longest serving chief justice in Ohio history, and the longest serving state court chief justice in the nation at the time of his untimely death on April 2, 2010, Chief Justice Moyer served the court for just shy of 24 years. He is known for starting the rehabilitation of the 1930s Ohio Departments building that became the Ohio Judicial Center in 2004 and for his significant contributions to civility and public service and his dedication to the rule of law.

Almost 400 members of the judiciary and guests honored the late chief justice on Dec. 2 during the rededication ceremony. As part of the event, Chief Justice Moyer’s official court portrait was hung in the grand concourse where it will welcome all visitors to the home of the Supreme Court of Ohio.

Answers to the Justice Biography Quiz

Before school lets out for summer, let me give answers to all students who tried to answer questions about the Justices who have served on the Ohio Supreme Court since 1803.

1) Which justice served the shortest term? Hocking Hunter
2) Which justice served the longest term? Edward Matthias
3) Which justice was the second longest-serving chief justice? Thomas Moyer
4) Which justice was the first woman to serve? Florence Allen
5) Which justice served with his brother on the Court? Frank Celebrezze Jr.

How did you do? The questions weren’t easy, but remember you can learn more about the 153 people who have served on the Supreme Court of Ohio by clicking http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/SCO/formerjustices/default.asp.

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Law Day Ceremony Honors 'The Chief'

We bid a final farewell on Saturday to a man whose legacy will endure in the Ohio judicial system for generations to come.

In a Law Day memorial tribute at The Ohio State University, more than 700 gathered to remember the remarkable life of Chief Justice Thomas J. Moyer who died in office on April 2 just two weeks shy of his 71st birthday and 24 years as the Chief.

Here's a tribute to the Chief.



Here's the complete video of the event.

Please Join Us May 1 to Honor Chief Justice Moyer

Many have asked for more information about the public tribute being planned for Chief Justice Moyer, so I wanted to share the information here (see below). Also, video of the Chief's beautiful funeral service is now available online, click here.

Remembering Chief Justice Moyer
Please join the Justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio on Law Day to honor the life and legacy of Chief Justice Moyer. The ceremony will include a processional and assembly of robed judges.

When:	11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 2010
Where:	The Ohio Union at the Ohio State University 1739 N. High Street, Columbus, OH 43210
RSVP:	The Supreme Court of Ohio memorial@sc.ohio.gov or 614.387.9510

Please include your name and title and the names of your guests.
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