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Legal Counsel - Indigent Adults - Cleveland Heights Municipal Court | Cleveland Heights City Of - Municipal Court

40 Severance Cir., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118

Eligibility

Serves adults age 18 and older who are facing a criminal case in the city's municipal court and who are found to be in financial need as determined by the court.

Required documents

Court will advise.

Hours

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm
https://www.clevelandheightscourt.com
[email protected]

Application process

Service will be offered on first court date (arraignment) and may be requested at court dates afterward. If client requests service, forms will be given to the client to fill out. Phone for information M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm.

Fees

Application fee.

Service area

United States

Description

Provides a court appointed attorney to defendants when they are determined to be indigent.

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211 Cleveland

Providing organization

Cleveland Heights City Of - Municipal Court

A separate branch of city government that tries misdemeanors and ordinance violations occurring within the city. Maintains records of legal proceedings and has jurisdiction in civil matters up to $15,000 and in small claims court up to $6,000.