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Renew your Membership!

If you haven't renewed yet... GREAT news: It's not too late! 


>> RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2018-19 NOW 

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Not yet a member? Come see what you're missing.
  

JOIN TODAY Or Download the Attorney Application  / Download the Affiliate Application

Contact Membership by email or at (216) 696-3525 with questions.

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It's All About Our Members

Join more than 5,200 professionals from Cuyahoga County and beyond who leverage the CMBA each day for career and business development, savings on essential services, volunteerism, education, leadership, and many other opportunities offered right here in Greater Cleveland. We customize everything we do with you, our members, in mind

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Need more information? Take a deeper dive into membership:

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Our membership year runs July 1 through June 30. Any renewed members at this time will have membership through June 30, 2018. For pricing details, click on the button above best suited for you. If you have any questions- please contact the CMBA Membership Team at (216) 696-3525 or email Madeline Poll, our membership coordinator, for more information.

Who can become a Member?

Membership is open to attorneys and judges, paralegals, law students, and business professionals. We are here to help you sharpen your skills, expand your network, make connections that help your career and practice, showcase your expertise and save money on essential services. We also encourage all members to give back to the community through our pro bono and community programs.

Join or Renew Now!

You can join or renew today in any one of 3 ways:

1. Join online

2. Download your membership application and send it to us by email, fax or mail. You are also welcome to drop it off at the CMBA anytime. Select the application that is right for you: Lawyer or Judge, Paralegal, Affiliate, Law Student.

3. Call us now! (216) 696-3525

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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. LCBA members who live and work in Lorain County can join the CMBA for a discounted rate of $100. In turn, CMBA members who live and work in Cuyahoga County can join the LCBA for a discounted rate of $100.Attorneys living in one county but working in another are not eligible for the discounted dual membership. If you are interested in learning more about dual membership, please contact the CMBA at (216) 696-3525.

What's in it for me?

Explore different ways to get involved within the CMBA.

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The CMBA and CAP (Cleveland Association of Paralegals) offer a joint membership for paralegals. Through this agreement, paralegals enjoy TRIPLE membership for one rate: CMBA, CAP and The National Federation of Paralegal Associations, Inc. View our paralegals page.

 

Cleveland Law Library 2-for-1 Offer

Become a member of both the Law Library and the CMBA for only $100!

This offer is limited to successful candidates of the February and July 2018 Ohio Bar Exams who are going into solo practice. Payments should be made in advance to the Cleveland Law Library Association. Full membership benefits in both the CLLA and the CMBA for the following time periods:

February 2018 Candidates
CLLA 6/1/2018 – 12/31/2019
CMBA 6/1/2018 – 6/30/2020

July 2018 Candidates
CLLA 11/1/2018 – 12/31/2019
CMBA 11/1/2018 – 6/30/2020

Learn more at ClevelandLawLibrary.org/Public/Membership/CLLA_CMBA.html