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Representing Yourself in Court

This guide offers definitions of common terms, rules of thumb, common procedures and best practice for representing yourself in court.

Contact Us

The Law Library is open Courthouse hours, Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:00. 

For directions to the library, see http://lawlibrary.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/
about/directions/

We cannot provide research by phone or email, except for governmental officials and subscribers.  Please come into the library for research guidance and self-help.

In person: Hamilton County Courthouse 1000 Main Street, 6th floor Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

By phone: 513.946.5300

On the web: http://lawlibrary.hamilton-co.org

By fax: 513.946.5252

By email: reference@cms.hamilton-co.org

Need Legal Help?

The Law Library is open to the public for self-help during its regular business hours. The information provided is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney.

For legal assistance, consider the following organizations:

Lawyer Referral Service, Cincinnati Bar Association
A free referral and a reduced consultation fee for the first 30 minutes
http://www.cincybar.org/about/services/lawyer-referral-service.php
513.381.8359

Lawyer Referral Service, Northern Kentucky Bar Association
A free referral with hourly fees established by particpating attorneys
http://www.nkybar.com/includes/referral.aspx
859.781.1525

Legal Aid of Greater Cincinnati
Legal representation, information, advice and referral for people in need of legal help
http://www.lascinti.org/
513.241.9400

Pro Seniors Legal Hotline and Referral Service
Help for persons over the age of 60
http://www.proseniors.org/legal_services.html#hotline
800.488.6070

Disability Rights Ohio
Advocates for the human, civil, and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio
http://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
800.282.9181

Ohio Attorney General, Services for Consumers
Help resolving consumer issues, tips on scams and deceptive practices
http://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Consumers
800.282.0515