Phone: 440-775-1751 | Fax: 440-775-0619 | 85 South Main Street, Oberlin Ohio

 

Help Links (Help Understanding the Legal Process)

Click for links to commonly and frequently asked questions about the legal process. Please note these links are provided to help understand the legal process but not intended to give legal advice. You should not rely on the information in these links for legal advice. Neither the court nor the court staff is permitted to provide legal advice. Questions about your specific case or circumstances should be directed to an attorney.

Criminal and Traffic

Criminal and Traffic Resources
Help Topic Resource / Link
HELP- How can I Terminate my Protection Order?
https://oberlinmunicipalcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/TERMINATION-OF-PROTECTION-ORDERS.ppt
Marsy’s Law and Crime Victim’s Rights
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/marsy-s-law-and-crime-victim-rights/
HELP – I am being abused or in immediate danger of being abused. How can I obtain a protection order?
https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/topic/protection-orders-ohio
HELP – I cannot understand or speak English (Language services / interpreter or translator)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/language-services/
HELP – My license is suspended. How can I get it back? PowerPoint presentation
HELP – My license is suspended. How can I get driving privileges? PowerPoint presentation
HELP – Why is my case taking so long to be finished?
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/case-management-section/case-inquiry-form/
HELP – I have a complaint about an attorney or a judge
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/disciplinary-system/ds/complaints/
HELP – I have been charged with a crime and cannot afford an attorney. How do I apply for a court appointed attorney?
https://opd.ohio.gov/appointed-counsel/reimbursement/05-financial-disclosure-form-opd-206r
Ohio Legal Help Topics – Traffic and Criminal I’ve been arrested or charged with a crime
I have a traffic violation
I want to seal or expunge my criminal record
https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/guide/crime-and-traffic
HELP – I received a traffic ticket and don’t want points on my record PowerPoint presentation
I have been subpoenaed as a witness
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-being-a-witness/
What are my rights if questioned, stopped or arrested by the police?
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-your-rights-if-questioned-stopped-or-arrested-by-the-police/

Civil and Small Claim Court

Civil and Small Claims Resources
Help Topic Resource / Link
HELP – I received a complaint and there is no hearing date
https://oberlinmunicipalcourt.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Help-I-received-a-complaint-and-there-is-no-hearing-date.ppt
HELP – I cannot understand or speak English (Language services / interpreter or translator)
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/language-services/
HELP – Why is my case taking so long to be finished?
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/courts/services-to-courts/case-management-section/case-inquiry-form/
HELP – I have a complaint about an attorney or a judge
https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/disciplinary-system/ds/complaints/
HELP – My wages are being garnished. Can the judge reduce the amount of money being garnished from my wages? PowerPoint presentation
HELP – Someone owes me money or I have a claim against someone for $6,000.00 or less. Can I file the claim myself in small claims court?
https://www.ohiojudges.org/Document.ashx?DocGuid=01ad8aec-8667-4b46-9004-7e794b10350c
Small Claims Forms:
Small Claims Fillable Form
Small Claims PDF Form
HELP – My tenant has not paid rent and I want to evict them PowerPoint presentation
HELP – My landlord won’t make repairs – can I terminate my lease?
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/housing-and-real-estate/tenants-can-terminate-lease-agreements-in-certain-circumstances/
HELP – I need help understanding tenant and landlord rights and obligations
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-tenant–landlord-rights-and-obligations/
HELP – My friend told me I should file bankruptcy
Ohio Bar Association – Bankruptcy and Debt resources
HELP – I have been subpoenaed as a witness
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/law-facts/law-facts-being-a-witness/
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