Courts & Courthouse Directory

Franklin County Municipal Court

Self-Help Resource Center

https://municipalcourt.franklincountyohio.gov/Departments-Services/Self-Help

The Self-Help Resource Center provides information about civil claims in Franklin County Municipal Court. It is a free walk-in service to help individuals represent themselves in court without a lawyer. Staff cannot offer legal advice but can assist in finding helpful resources, provide legal information, court forms, and answers to questions about court procedures.

375 S. High St., 16th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215   (Google Map)
9:00am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday


Franklin County Probate Court

Resource Center

https://probate.franklincountyohio.gov/about/the-court/resource-center

The Franklin County Probate Court Resource Center was created to provide limited legal assistance to individuals who are handling simple estate matters but cannot afford a lawyer. All consultations are completed by phone. Resource center hours may vary, so please allow time for a return call and be sure to answer your phone.

373 S. High Street, 22nd Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-6311   (Google Map)


Franklin County Court of Common Pleas — Domestic Relations & Juvenile Branch

Self-Represented Resource Center

https://drj.fccourts.org/DRJ.aspx?PN=SRRC.htm

The Self-Represented Resource Center is a legal center where low-income individuals who do not have an attorney can receive assistance with preparing legal paperwork. The center is staffed by attorneys who can help with Juvenile and Domestic court forms. These attorneys do not represent you and cannot provide legal advice.

(614) 525-7531   9:00am - 4:00pm, Monday-Friday


Need Files from a Deceased Lawyer?

Office of Disciplinary Counsel The Supreme Court of Ohio

The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) may obtain the client files of an attorney who has died or disappeared, been disciplined, been deported, or is incapacitated.

https://www.odc.ohio.gov/abandoned-files


Need Help as a Victim of a Crime?

Ohio Attorney General's Crime Victim Services Section

https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims

Victims of crime face many setbacks as a result of their tragic and unexpected circumstances. The Attorney General's Crime Victim Services Section provides funding and services to aid victims, training for professionals who assist them, grants for victim service providers, and crime prevention programs for Ohio communities.