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Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Do you have a criminal or probation case or a pretrial hearing to be handled in Montgomery County, Ohio? You will likely be brought before the Judges of Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, located in Dayton. As with any courthouse, Montgomery County Common Pleas Court has its own set of rules and expectations, and it’s important that you know how to adhere to them.

To prepare yourself and your criminal case for its time before Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, come to Patituce & Associates. Our highly experienced criminal defense attorneys know the ins and outs of taking cases, attending hearings, and entering pleas before this court. We would be honored to help you prepare thoroughly, so you can feel confident as your case progresses.

About Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Built in 1847, the Old Montgomery Courthouse is a recognizable part of Dayton’s Greek Revival architecture. Even the inside of the structure is designed to look like the inside of a traditional Greek temple. In 1970, it was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places. To preserve this historic courthouse, the modern Montgomery County Common Pleas Court and Dayton-Montgomery County Courts were constructed a block away, and now both courts handle the majority of criminal and civil cases from Montgomery County, Ohio. If you were arrested or charged with a crime in Dayton, Miamisburg, Centerville, West Carrollton, or anywhere else in Montgomery County, it is likely that your case will be heard at the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.

Address: Montgomery County Courts Building, 41 N Perry St, Dayton, OH 45422
Secondary address: Reibold Building, 14 W 4^th St, Dayton, OH 45402
Phone: (937) 225-6000
Business hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday (most weeks)
More information: https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/
Judges: https://www.montcourt.oh.gov/ (use the top-navigation button and select your case’s Judge)

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Cases Heard at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

Most criminal defense cases heard in Montgomery County will end up at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. The General Division of the court is even equipped to hear felony criminal cases, including cases that could include capital punishment in its sentencing penalties. If you are facing serious criminal charges, you will likely need to defend yourself in this courthouse.

Cases often heard at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court include:

Misdemeanor crimes like DUI, criminal mischief, assault, and petty theft.
Felony crimes like murder, drug trafficking, and robbery.
Probation Services cases for felony and misdemeanor cases.
Pretrial Services cases involving bond recommendations, electronic monitoring, and more.

Do I Need a Criminal Attorney at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court?

Montgomery County Common Pleas Court allows you to represent yourself in criminal hearings and proceedings unless you are deemed unfit for self-representation, which is rare. However, you should not self-represent if you are not well-versed in Ohio criminal law and courtroom procedures expected at this court in particular. A small mistake could hurt your case, and it would be especially frustrating if the mistake could have been avoided had you hired a criminal defense attorney to represent you.

If you let a criminal lawyer from Patituce & Associates help with your case, you can depend on us for every step related to not just your defense but also your representation before the Judges of Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Let us prepare you for courtroom procedures and for whatever the prosecution intends to use against you if you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime.

How Can Patituce & Associates Help Your Criminal Case at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court?

Criminal cases require sharp minds and creative ways to challenge the prosecution. You’ll want every advantage that you can get to prove that the State does not have the justification to reach a conviction. If you live in Montgomery County, Ohio, you can appreciate the unique benefit of hiring Attorney Joseph Patituce and Attorney Megan Patituce, who are both former prosecutors. With their added insight as legal professionals who used to work on the other side of the court, you can feel more confident that your defense case will be ready to go before Montgomery County Common Pleas Court.

We can help with all parts of case and courtroom preparation, including:

Helping you decide on your options during pretrial hearings.
Making sure you understand and can follow the specific courtroom procedures and etiquette set by the Judge presiding over your case.
Preparing your case for all hearings and presentations before the court.
Filing any legal forms or petitions with the right court and department.
Representing you in court before the Judge and jury.

We’re Ready to Help with Criminal Cases at Montgomery County Common Pleas Court

If you’re headed to Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, don’t go alone. Instead, team up with Patituce & Associates. Our criminal defense attorneys are familiar with this court, its procedures, and the Judges who will preside over your case. As proud members of the local community, we’re ready to stand up for your rights in misdemeanor and felony trials, as well as probation cases and pretrial hearings.

Discover how to prepare for your case before Montgomery County Common Pleas Court. Call (440) 771-1175 now.

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