Background
On September 2, 2026, the director of Ohio’s Board of Professional Conduct filed a certified copy of a judgment entry showing that attorney Gregory John Vogt had been convicted of a felony. Vogt was licensed to practice law in Ohio and had a last known business address in West Chester.
The filing was made under Gov.Bar R. V(18), which governs disciplinary action following an attorney’s felony conviction. The order does not identify the offense or describe the underlying criminal conduct.
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Ohio ordered Vogt suspended from practicing law on an interim basis, effective immediately. It also referred the matter to disciplinary counsel for investigation and commencement of disciplinary proceedings.
During the suspension, Vogt may not represent, advise, or prepare legal instruments for others or otherwise provide legal services. The court also imposed client-notification, file-return, fee-refund, trust-property accounting, continuing-education, and reporting requirements, and provided that Vogt may not resume practicing until he satisfies the governing reinstatement requirements and the court orders his reinstatement.
Key Takeaways
- A certified felony-conviction entry triggered Vogt’s immediate interim suspension under Gov.Bar R. V(18)(A)(4).
- The suspension bars Vogt from practicing law in any form while disciplinary counsel investigates and begins disciplinary proceedings.
- Vogt must protect existing clients’ interests, document his compliance, satisfy applicable continuing-education requirements, and obtain a court order before reinstatement.
Why It Matters
The order illustrates Ohio’s immediate protective response when a licensed attorney is convicted of a felony. The interim suspension removes the attorney from practice while the disciplinary process determines what further sanction may be warranted.
It also underscores that suspension entails affirmative duties to clients, courts, opposing parties, disciplinary authorities, and the Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection—not merely a prohibition on appearing in court.