1 EXHIBIT 23.3 June 24, 1996 BancFirst Ohio Corp. 422 Main St. Zanesville, OH 43701 Gentlemen: We hereby consent to the reference to us appearing under the heading "Legal Matters" in the Form S-3 Registration Statement and any amendments thereto, and the Prospectus of BancFirst Ohio Corp. relating to its public offering of common stock. Very truly yours, EMENS, KEGLER, BROWN, HILL, & RITTER CO., L.P.A. By: /s/ John R. Thomas ----------------------------------- John R. Thomas, Vice President