CMBA membership is open to attorneys and judges, paralegals, law students and other affiliates.
*Yearly membership runs from July 1 thru June 30.*
| Annual Dues |
Schedule A |
Schedule B* |
| 1st year practicing (first admitted in 2010) |
$115 |
$55 |
| 2nd year practicing (admitted 2009) |
$155 |
$75 |
| 3rd year practicing (admitted 2008) |
$185 |
$95 |
| 4th year practicing (admitted 2007) |
$240 |
$130 |
| 5+ years of practice |
$315 |
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*The CMBA offers reduced dues (see Schedule B above) for judges, non-residents (living and working outside Cuyahoga County), government attorneys, attorneys practicing part-time, employed by nonprofit organizations or law schools. To affirm your eligibility, please click here and complete the form and return it to the CMBA.
Qualifying retired attorneys are eligible at a rate of $50 per year. Retired members are defined as an individual who has been a member of the Bar Association for the last ten years and is now retired from the practice of law.
For specific questions, contact the CMBA at 216-696-3525.
You must log in to join or renew.
If you don't have a login, simply choose "create an account" at the bottom of the login screen. When creating an account, the system will walk you through 3 steps to see if it can locate you in our database. For help or questions, please contact the membership department at 216-696-3525.
Lawyers
From solo practices to large firms to courtrooms, membership is available for attorneys practicing in a variety of settings. Membership dues vary depending on the number of years of practice, practice setting and other factors. (PDF application)
Paralegals
The CMBA offers a joint membership with the Cleveland Association of Paralegals (CAP). Through this agreement, paralegals enjoy TRIPLE membership for one rate: CMBA, CAP and The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. (NFPA).
Multiple types of paralegal membership are available, including voting ($105), associate ($85), student ($50), sustaining ($210) and educator ($75). You can sign up for membership using a printable application (PDF application) or online here. Learn more on our paralegal resources page, or check out CAP directly here.
Law Students
Current law students enjoy the opportunities to network, participate in many of the programs and activities, engage in the Young Lawyers Section and more. (PDF application)
Affiliate Member
Any person who is not admitted to practice law before the Bar of Ohio or another state or territory of the U.S. and is engaged in employment or self-employment of a law-related nature may apply for status as an affiliate member of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. Two types of affiliate membership are available: professional (non-lawyer who is employed by a law firm, law department, law school, etc.) and adjunct (non-lawyer, not employed by a law firm or department, consistently conducts business with attorneys and legal entities). (PDF application)
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The CMBA also has a partnership with the Lorain County Bar Association (LCBA), offering LCBA members the opportunity to join the CMBA at a discounted rate. Check out the LCBA home page for more details. |