Ohio Courts Guide
Ohio Criminal Courts — Know Where Your Case Is Headed
Attorney John P.M. Rutan defends clients in courts across Ohio — from Columbus to Cleveland, Cincinnati to Toledo. Every court has its own judges, prosecutors, and procedures. Knowing the court is part of building the right defense.
Municipal Court
Handles misdemeanor criminal cases, OVI/DUI, traffic violations, and civil cases up to $15,000. Most criminal cases start here.
Common Pleas Court
Handles all felony criminal cases. Cases are bound over from Municipal Court after a preliminary hearing or grand jury indictment.
Juvenile Court
Handles cases involving defendants under 18. Serious cases can be bound over to Common Pleas Court for adult prosecution.
Ohio Courts by County
Franklin County
Columbus
Cuyahoga County
Cleveland
Hamilton County
Cincinnati
Summit County
Akron
Montgomery County
Dayton
Charged in Any Ohio Court?
Attorney Rutan defends clients across all 88 Ohio counties. Available 24/7 — call now for a free consultation.