State Ex Rel. Felson v. McHenry

Hildebrandt, Presiding Judge.

{¶ 1} Relators-appellants, Edward Felson, James Rader, and Dave West, appeal the decision of the trial court dismissing their petition for mandamus and for injunctive and declaratory relief on the ground that it failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. For the following reasons, we reverse in part and affirm in part the trial court’s decision.

{¶ 2} Relators are three attorneys with criminal practices in Hamilton County. They have accepted or are still accepting appointments from the Hamilton County Public Defender to represent indigent…