Court Staff Questions | Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court

The staff of the Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court is prohibited by law (Ohio Revised Code Section 4705.07) from providing legal advice. Providing legal advice, no matter how small, can result in criminal charges for staff including fines and jail time.

We cannot tell you what forms to fill out based upon your circumstances. If you ask for a specific form, the court can provide that to you.
We cannot tell you how to fill out a form but can check the form to make sure all areas are filled out completely before filing.
We cannot tell you what to file or how to file with the exception of letting you know that a form is incomplete, not properly signed or requires a filing fee.
We cannot tell you whether or not you must appear at hearing, that information is contained in the hearing notice or court order.
We cannot tell you what type of Estate to file based upon your specific circumstances.
The Medina County Probate Court does not accept “Small Estate Affidavit” under $500.00.
The Medina County Probate Court does not transfer car titles.

I need help, what do I do?

If you are unsure or need help, then you should seek professional legal counsel.

You can contact the Medina County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service by phone at 330-725-9794 or visit their website at www.medinabar.org.

If you cannot afford an attorney, please contact Community Legal Aid at 800-998-9454. What to expect when calling legal aid:

Legal assistant will determine eligibility
Caller will be connected to an attorney who will provide advice and brief service, if necessary, concerning the caller’s problem and other related legal issues. (Note that if all attorneys are busy, caller will be offered a callback appointment later that day.)
Caller may be referred to local office for more extended representation after initial advice given.

You can also visit the Ohio Supreme Court’s Access to Justice Resources webpage at Access to Justice Resources » Supreme Court of Ohio

Please note that the Medina County Probate and Juvenile Court is prohibited by law from providing legal advice. Please submit case filings and other case-related correspondence in-person at the address below. If you would like to consult an attorney, please call the Medina County Bar Association at 330-725-9794 or call the Community Legal Aid at 800-998-9454. You can also visit the Ohio Supreme Court website for a list of resources.

225 E. Washington St, 4th Floor
Medina, OH 44256

Probate: 330-725-9703
Juvenile: 330-725-9709

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