Phone: Criminal & Traffic (440) 392-5900, Civil & Small Claims (440) 392-5883, Probation (440) 392-5900 Option 5
Fax: Criminal & Traffic (440) 352-0028 | Fax: Probation (440) 639-4932 | Address: 7 Richmond St., P.O. Box 601, Painesville, OH 44077

Painesville Municipal Court
Paul R. Malchesky, Judge
Kristy McBride, Clerk of Court
November 20, 2024 | Jurors: There WILL NOT be a Jury Trial 11/20/24. Important Information: Effective 1 November 2024, some of our filing fees and costs will increase. Details will be listed in our Local Rules located under Court Information/User Information. Thank you, Kristy McBride Clerk of Court

Welcome to the Painesville Municipal Court

Court Jurisdiction

The Painesville Municipal Court is a leader among Ohio Municipal Courts in the provision of justice, innovative programming, financial efficiency, service to people and protection of the public’s safety.

The Painesville Municipal Court will provide timely, fair and cost-effective disposition of all matters properly presented to the court. The court staff will serve the public and foster a friendly accessible environment, treating individuals with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness.

Judge Malchesky
Hours of Operation: Monday - Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Thursday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Court is closed on all State of Ohio recognized holidays.

Location

Painesville Municipal Court
7 Richmond St.
P.O. Box 601
Painesville, OH 44077

Contact

Traffic and Criminal
(440) 392-5900
(440) 352-0028 (fax)

Civil and Small Claims
(440) 392-5883
(440) 352-0028 (fax)

Probation
(440) 639-4932 (fax)

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(866) 895-0198

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Painesville Municipal Court
7 Richmond St.
P.O. Box 601
Painesville, OH 44077

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(888) 871-8838

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