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Lorain County Court of Common Pleas - General Division
Lorain County Justice Center
225 Court St
Elyria, OH 44035
225 Court St
Elyria, OH 44035
Phone: 440-329-5536 (Civil)
Fax: 440-328-2416 (Civil)
Fax: 440-328-2416 (Civil)
Phone: 440-329-5538 (Criminal)
Fax: 440-329-5404 (Criminal)
Fax: 440-329-5404 (Criminal)
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas - General Division as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Lorain County, Ohio, and resources applicable to all courts in Ohio.
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Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Case Records
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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
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Calendar
Search Lorain County Court of Common Pleas calendars by judge and date. Juvenile and probate calendars are not included.
Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
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Forms and related information
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Forms
View and download Lorain County Court of Common Pleas civil, criminal, and domestic relations forms.
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
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Adult Probation
View information about Lorain County adult probation programs, including Intervention in Lieu of Conviction for offenders with substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Non-Support Responsible Fatherhood, and Veterans Probation programs for veterans with substance abuse and/or mental health problems are also offered. Links to programs are in the right column.
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Civil Mediation
View information about Civil Mediation in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas General Division, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are in the right column.
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas Foreclosure
View information about foreclosure procedures in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas General Division, including links to helpful resources and steps a borrower can take to save a home. Links to forms and answers to frequently asked questions are in the right column.
Lorain County Court of Common Pleas General Division Local Rules
View the local rules of Lorain County Court of Common Pleas General Division.
Lorain County Law Library
View information about the Lorain 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
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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
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Supreme Court Law Library
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Lorain County Lawyer Complaints
The Lorain County Bar Association offers a fee arbitration program for fee disputes with lawyers, and a Grievance Committee to help resolve complaints about lawyers for misconduct. Links are under "For the Public" in the left column.
Lorain County Lawyer Referral
The Lorain County Bar Association offers a lawyer referral service by telephone.
Lorain County Low-Cost Legal Help
The Lorain County Bar Association's Modest Means Program provides reduced-fee legal services to low-income residents, with an emphasis on domestic relations matters. A link to the required financial disclosure form is included.
Northeastern Ohio Legal Assistance
The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland offers free civil legal help to low-income residents of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Lorain Counties. A telephone application line, locations of local offices, information about programs, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions are provided.
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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