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Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
Hamilton County Courthouse
1000 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
1000 Main St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-946-5656
Fax: 513-946-5660
Fax: 513-946-5660
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas - General Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Hamilton County, Ohio, and resources applicable to all courts in Ohio.
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Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court Case Records
Search Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court civil, domestic relations, criminal, and traffic case records online.
Background Check Information
The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers instructions for obtaining a criminal background check from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Dockets, calendars, and other information about court cases
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court Dates
Search Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court civil, domestic relations, criminal, and traffic court dates online. Select the "RECORDS SEARCH" menu item and select "COURT DATE/SCHEDULES" from the drop-down menu.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
View recent Ohio Attorney General official opinions, browse opinions by year, or search by keyword.
Forms and related information
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas Forms
View and download Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas civil, criminal, and domestic relations forms from the Clerk of Courts office. Juvenile and probate forms are not included.
Domestic Relations Forms
View and download forms for use in Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations cases.
Probate Forms
View and download forms for use in Court of Common Pleas Probate cases.
Online Self-Help Forms
Complete Ohio court forms using an interactive interview process; completed forms can be saved and printed. Instructions and additional self-help resources are provided.
Protection Order Forms and Information
View and download domestic violence, juvenile, and stalking or sexually-oriented offense protection order forms for use in Ohio courts. Links to related legal resources and publications are included.
Legal Forms and Information for Seniors
Pro Seniors offers interactive and downloadable forms and information for Ohio seniors, including power of attorney, simple will, advance directives, civil protection order, expungement, and child custody, support or visitation affidavit.
Self help, legal research, general information
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division Alternative Dispute Resolution
View information about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) programs, which include arbitration and mediation and which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial.
Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division Local Rules
View the local rules of Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division.
Hamilton County Felony Veterans' Treatment Court
View information about Hamilton Count yFelony Veterans' Treatment Court, a program of Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division that can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some veterans with substance abuse and mental health problems who have been charged with certain felonies.
Hamilton County Foreclosure Help
View information and resources for parties facing foreclosure in Hamilton County.
Hamilton County Child Support
View information about child support in Hamilton County, including paternity, establishment of orders, modification, payment and enforcement.
Hamilton County Expungements and Record Sealing
View information about expungement and sealing of criminal records in Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas General Division and Hamilton County Municipal Court, with links to guidelines and forms.
Hamilton County Law Library
View information about the Hamilton County Law Library, including location, hours, available materials and services, an online catalog, and links to additional online research resources.
Child Support
The Ohio Office of Child Support offers information and services related to child support, including paternity, support orders, modification, enforcement, collection, payment, and forms.
Juvenile Justice System Information
View an informational guide and videos that explain the Ohio juvenile justice system.
Parenting Guide
View a parenting time guide for Ohio parents living apart.
Citizen Brochures and Small Claims Guide
The Ohio Judicial Conference offers a guide to small claims court, and brochures on topics such as jury service, legal terminology, mediation, and self-representation in legal proceedings.
Court Rules
View Ohio Rules of Court including civil procedure, criminal procedure, evidence, juvenile procedure, traffic, and rules that apply to lawyers and judges.
Dispute Resolution Information
View information about arbitration and mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to mediation services, rosters of local mediators, and a guide to selecting a mediator are provided.
Domestic Violence Help
The Ohio Domestic Violence Network offers information for victims of domestic violence and links to additional resources and services.
Domestic Violence Resources and Information
View information and publications about domestic violence issues, including elder abuse, teen dating, and juvenile exposure to abuse. Links to protection order forms, legal resources, and advocacy organizations are also provided.
Foreclosure and Eviction Information and Resources
View information and resources for Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure, including foreclosure mediation information and resources for renters facing eviction.
Local Court Rules
View Ohio Court of Common Pleas, County Court, and Municipal Court local rules by county.
Victim Help
The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers information for crime victims, including victims' compensation, notification, cyber safety, and a searchable directory of victim services and resources.
Attorney General Legal Information
The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers answers to frequently asked questions about a variety of legal issues.
Consumer Protection Information
The Ohio Attorney General's Office offers information and assistance to Ohio residents on cyber safety, identity theft, telephone solicitors, debt collection, elder fraud, and various other consumer scams. Search complaints, court decisions, and news on consumer issues, or file a consumer complaint form online.
Legal Information
The Ohio State Bar Association offers information for the public about lawyers, business-related resources, a Small Business handbook, legal tools, and publications on a variety of legal topics.
Legal Information for the Disabled
Disability Rights Ohio offers information on various legal topics of interest to disabled persons.
Legal Pamphlets for Seniors
Legal and long-term care resources are offered by Pro Senior, including hotline directories, downloadable pamphlets on topics of interest to seniors, and volunteer legal services.
Ohio Constitution, Laws, and Regulations
Search the Ohio Constitution, Revised Code, or Administrative Code by keyword, or browse by table of contents.
Supreme Court Law Library
View information about the Ohio Supreme Court Law Library, including location, hours, an online catalog, description of available materials and services, and an online Ask-a-Librarian service.
Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Hamilton County Lawyer Complaints
The Cincinnati Bar Association Grievance Committee helps resolve complaints about Hamilton County lawyers for misconduct. Instructions and links to forms are included.
Hamilton County Public Defender
View information about the Hamilton County Public Defender office, which provides free legal representation to indigent defendants facing possible incarceration, and to non-support defendants in child support cases. Information about the office's Fresh Start Expungement Clinic is also provided.
Cincinnati Area Lawyers and Lawyer Referral
The Cincinnati Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone or online form, and a searchable directory of lawyers in Butler, Clermont, and Hamilton Counties by area of law, location, and years of practice.
Southwestern Ohio Legal Assistance
The Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio provides free civil legal services for low-income residents in Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland, and Warren Counties. A toll-free application line, local office contact information, and links to the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati and the Volunteer Lawyers Project are included.
Domestic Violence Legal Assistance
The Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center offers free legal services to crime victims, and provides links to counseling services, domestic violence shelters, rape crisis centers, and local victim assistance programs. A Crime Victims Rights Toolkit is also available.
Public Defender
The Office of the Ohio Public Defender offers information about its representation of indigent defendants in criminal cases, with links to local county public defenders and appointed counsel.
Attorney Directory
Search for attorneys admitted to practice in Ohio by name, registration number, and location.
Complaints Against Lawyers and Judges
View instructions for filing an official complaint against a lawyer or judge in Ohio, with answers to frequently asked questions, rules, and a link to the complaint form.
File a Consumer Complaint
Complete an online form to file a consumer complaint with the Ohio Attorney General's Office. A live chat with an agent is also available for general inquiries and assistance.
Lawyer Referral and Information Services
View a list of Ohio lawyer referral and information services by geographic area served, and a list of registered prepaid legal service providers.
Legal Assistance for Seniors
Pro Seniors provides Ohio residents over 60 with free legal assistance by telephone in all counties, in-person staff attorney assistance, and referrals to private attorneys who will assist low-income seniors for a reduced fee.
Legal Assistance for the Disabled
Disability Rights Ohio provides free legal assistance to disabled persons on a variety of matters, including disability abuse, neglect, and discrimination, and access to assistive technology devices, special education, housing, employment, voting rights, and community integration.
Legal Assistance for Western Ohio and Migrant Farmworkers
Legal Aid of Western Ohio and Advocates for Basic Legal Equality provide free civil legal services for low-income residents of 32 western Ohio counties, and for migrant farmworkers statewide. A toll-free telephone line, online application forms in English and Spanish, and local office contacts are included.
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