Local attorney Jack Herchel VanBibber is facing severe misconduct allegations from the Disciplinary Counsel of the Supreme Court of Ohio. A “First Amended Complaint and Certificate,” filed May 15, 2025, details numerous alleged professional failings, including neglect of client duties, false statements to courts and investigators, improper sexual conduct, and repeated failure to cooperate with disciplinary authorities.

These charges follow a previous two-year stayed suspension issued in May 2024 for prior misconduct. The new complaint suggests some alleged offenses began shortly after his initial disciplinary hearing, raising questions about his commitment to reform. The Board of Professional Conduct will review the charges, which could have career-ending consequences for VanBibber’s ability to practice law.