(A) An attorney licensed to practice in Ohio shall file a notice of appearance of counsel within seven days of being retained.  Said notice shall contain the attorney’s Ohio Supreme Court registration number.  An entry appointing counsel shall serve as a notice of appearance of counsel.

(B) Appointment of Counsel.

Parties who are unable to retain private counsel and who wish to be represented by counsel may request counsel to be appointed.  The party shall provide any and all necessary information and complete such forms as are necessary to determine eligibility.  Counsel will not be appointed in matters dealing with paternity, custody or visitation.

(C) Withdrawal/Substitution of Counsel

An attorney seeking to withdraw or substitute as counsel of record shall timely file a written motion stating the grounds for withdrawing from the case; that the attorney has notified or made every possible attempt to notify the client of the intended action, the subsequent hearing dates, and the necessity of the client’s appearance at such hearings; and that the attorney has notified opposing counsel of the intended action.  An attorney shall not be considered withdrawn as counsel of record unless approved by the Court in a written order.  Said motion to withdraw shall be filed no later than seven days prior to the next scheduled hearing.  A proposed entry substituting counsel or allowing the withdrawal of counsel shall be submitted at the time the underlying motion is filed.