Fairfield County Clerk of Courts

Fairfield County

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224 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

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224 East Main Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

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(740) 652-7360

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Hours:

at 2:30pm

Closes soon

About visiting the probate court

About the probate clerk of court in Fairfield County, Ohio

A probate clerk, or probate clerk of court, is an official of the courthouse who is professionally trained to serve the public on matters related to the probate and estate settlement process.

While probate clerks are professionally trained and incredibly knowledgeable on the legal topics of trusts, wills, probate and estate administration, their formally appointed function is to advise and assist the public with general inquiries and administrative related questions throughout the probate process, which shouldn't be confused with providing individualized legal counsel or advice for specific interpretive questions regarding your individual situation, as this may be construed as an unauthorized practice of law in the state of Ohio.

While the interpretation of ‘advice’ is subjective and may vary by jurisdiction or probate court, keep this in mind when dealing with probate clerks and staff of the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts to help avoid unwarranted frustration from any appointed official who is balancing their legal or elected responsibilities alongside their efforts to be as helpful as possible throughout the probate and estate settlement process.

In Fairfield County, Ohio, probate clerks are every years by and serve year terms. Probate clerks can typically be without a gap in service. Within Fairfield County, Ohio, probate clerks false have judicial powers, meaning they false also serve in the same capacity as a probate judge.

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About visiting the probate court

About probate judges in Fairfield County, Ohio

A probate judge is the official of the courthouse who resides in formal probate case hearings and is responsible for interpreting and applying the law during situations requiring a ruling.

While a probate judge in Ohio may reside over routine probate processes like appointment of a personal representative, they will nearly always be present in situations involving will contests, beneficiary disputes, creditor claims or other arguments prompting litigation during the probate or estate settlement process.

In Fairfield County, Ohio, probate judges are every years by and serve year terms. Probate judges can usually be without a gap in service.

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Call ahead before visiting the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts

While Atticus works hard to keep this information up to date, certain details change from time-to-time with little or no communication. To help avoid any mishaps, it’s advised to call ahead to confirm the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts is the best location to visit for your situation and that a probate clerk or judge will be present at the desired day and time.

When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.

The phone number for the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts is: (740) 652-7360

The hours of operation listed for the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts are:

Monday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday:Closed

Sunday:Closed

Reviews

Reviews of the Fairfield County Clerk of Courts

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Dr. 4X

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a year ago

Complete and total refusal by Fairfield county to even so much as let me open a visitation case my only child is nearly three years old and I've never seen her, I actually recorded the phone call in which they told me if I'm not rich enough to afford an attorney I shouldn't even bother trying to be a parent to my child. All I wanted was simple information as to how much it would cost to open the case.

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Angeldolly73 Sorrell

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10 months ago

Saved my daughter life

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KiaTodd “KiaTodd” Sherfey

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3 years ago

Many improvements since the days of Mrs Smalley. Debra Pitts is particularly help full and pleasant, but the whole office seems well run and all the staff pleasant. Thanks keep up the good work!

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Daisy Smith

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2 years ago

Absolutely terrible customer service this is the worst court system I've ever in my life! They do not care about children! My 3 grandchildren's mother and father both have passed away and I've been going to court ever since my daughter was 2 1/2 shes now gonna be 7 in 2 months. I've missed out on many many years of her life and now her 2 brothers bc fairfield county court will not do what is right! Which is put these ppl in jail where they belong u til they can follow the rules just like everybody else has too! The Davis's are no different than myself or anyone else! So could someone please do their job now??? I think I've missed out in enough of my gchilderns lives and they've suffered enough at the courts decisions to be leaving them in the care of their grandfather! How is it okay that a heather for full custody of his 3 gchildern 1 girl and 2 boys. But the maternal gmother is alive and well and been trying to fight to just see the children. I've been rights to see just my gdaughter, and the boys will cry to come also but they wont let them! Who does this to 3 innocent little kids??? Can someone please help me???? n

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manick mekanik

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a year ago

If you are here its not good😎

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