Central Ohio Court Information — Municipal, Mayor's & Common Pleas
A practical reference to the courts where Mr. Fox represents clients across Central Ohio — where they are, what they handle, and what to expect.
Where Your Case May Be Heard
Which court hears your case depends on where the offense occurred and whether it's a misdemeanor or felony. Mayor's courts can't hold jury trials; courts of record can. Knowing the difference shapes your defense.
Municipal Courts
Franklin County Municipal Court
375 S. High St., Columbus
Court of record for most Columbus, Grove City, Hilliard, Upper Arlington & Worthington misdemeanor and OVI cases.
Madison County Municipal Court
London, Ohio
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising throughout Madison County.
Delaware Municipal Court
Delaware, Ohio
Court of record for misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases across Delaware County.
Marysville Municipal Court
Marysville, Ohio
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases within Marysville and Union County.
Circleville Municipal Court
Circleville, Ohio · Pickaway County
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Pickaway County.
Clark County Municipal Court
Springfield, Ohio
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Clark County.
Washington Court House Municipal Court
Washington Court House, Ohio · Fayette County
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Fayette County.
Clinton County Municipal Court
Wilmington, Ohio
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Clinton County.
Fairfield County Municipal Court
Lancaster, Ohio
Court of record for misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases across Fairfield County.
Bellefontaine Municipal Court
Bellefontaine, Ohio · Logan County
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Logan County.
Champaign County Municipal Court
Urbana, Ohio
Misdemeanor OVI, traffic, and criminal cases arising across Champaign County.
Ohio BMV / DPS Hearings
Administrative · statewide
Administrative License Suspension appeals and BMV reinstatement matters, handled separately from criminal court.
Common Pleas Courts
Franklin County Common Pleas
345 S. High St., Columbus
Felony matters — including felony OVI and serious criminal charges — arising in Franklin County.
Madison County Common Pleas Court
London, Ohio
Felony matters, including felony OVI, arising in Madison County.
Delaware County Common Pleas
Delaware, Ohio
Felony matters, including felony OVI, arising in fast-growing Delaware County.
Union County Common Pleas Court
Marysville, Ohio
Felony matters, including felony OVI, arising in Union County.
Mayor’s Courts
Dublin Mayor's Court
Dublin Justice Center, 6565 Commerce Pkwy
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Dublin. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Westerville Mayor's Court
City of Westerville
First-offense OVI and misdemeanors within Westerville, which spans the Franklin–Delaware line.
Grove City Mayor's Court
Grove City, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Grove City. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Hilliard Mayor's Court
Hilliard, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Hilliard. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Upper Arlington Mayor's Court
Upper Arlington, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Upper Arlington. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Worthington Mayor's Court
Worthington, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Worthington. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Gahanna Mayor's Court
Gahanna, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Gahanna. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Reynoldsburg Mayor's Court
Reynoldsburg, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Reynoldsburg. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Whitehall Mayor's Court
Whitehall, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Whitehall. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Bexley Mayor's Court
Bexley, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Bexley. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Pickerington Mayor's Court
Pickerington, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Pickerington. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Canal Winchester Mayor's Court
Canal Winchester, Ohio
First-offense OVI, traffic, and misdemeanors within Canal Winchester. Not a court of record; no jury trials.
Court addresses, hours, and personnel change over time. Confirm current details with the court directly, or call the firm and we'll help you find the right courthouse and explain what to expect there.
Not Sure Which Court You're In?
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