Over 120 Years of Service
Since 1906, the Oneida County Bar Association has existed to maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, cultivate social relations amongst its members and promote the due administration of justice. Our association continues the 118 year tradition with our many networking opportunities, an extensive continuing legal education program, 16+ committees, many events throughout the year to partake in and the opportunity for members to give back to our community. We also exist to connect the public in need of legal services with our members through our very successful lawyer referral program.
Message from the President
Scott D. McNamara, Esq.
I recently watched a YouTube video my son sent me. It was an address to Congress by then Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. In his speech Justice Scalia asked what makes America great. Scalia pointed out that many other countries have rights like ours which are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. Some constitutions, like the Soviet Union, even guaranteed more expansive rights than our Bill of Rights, like “inviolability of the person” protection from authorized arrest, and protection of the homes from searches. In reality, these right … read more
Member Updates and Upcoming Events
- View the Spring 2026 CLE schedule
- View the latest newsletter (Winter 2025)
- Free Legal Research Program for OCBA Members To access Fastcase you must always log in to your bar association website www.oneidacountybar.org and click on the Fastcase “Log In” link.
- Free OCBA Membership Dues and CLE Sempass after you take (2) Supplemental Assigned Counsel cases. Click here to view letter
Business Members
Special thanks to our 2026 Business Members for showing their support to our legal community.
