Over 117 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 117 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

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPERLY FUNDING THE ASSIGNED COUNSEL/ATTORNEY FOR THE CHILD PROGRAMS The Court System has been suffering from a shortage of attorneys who are willing to participate in the Assigned Counsel/Attorney for the Child programs. Unfortunately, hourly rates for such programs have remained stagnate over the last 10 years. The rates have made it almost impossible to attract attorneys willing to basically lose money by devoting their time to representing children and indigents. … read more
Member Updates and Upcoming Events
- 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 2023 Business Members for showing their support to our legal community.