Groveport Mayor’s Court
Located at 655 Blacklick Street, this Court serves as a local judicial forum to rule on misdemeanor cases alleged to have occurred within the city’s limits. Here, the mayor or an appointed magistrate presides over each case. These cases may include misdemeanor offenses such as theft, assault, and serious traffic offenses such as OVI/DUI, DUS, Hit Skip, or No Operator’s License.
The charges brought in mayor’s court can be serious, with fines ranging from $250 to $10,000 and/or jail time from 30 to 180 days, so it is important to have experienced legal representation. With a proven track record and familiarity with Groveport Mayor’s Court, Funkhouser Law provides its clients with premier legal representation. Mr. Funkhouser and his associate personally guide clients through every step of the process—from arraignment to evaluating the evidence. This ensures that clients of Funkhouser Law receive the most favorable outcomes with the least disturbance to their lives. The goal of Funkhouser Law is to obtain the best possible result by dismissal or reduction of the charges.
Transferring the Case
In some cases, it may be desirable to transfer a case to the Franklin County Municipal Court where a jury trial may be requested. In this case, a written jury demand and request for transfer must be made. To transfer your case, please confer with Funkhouser Law about the likely effects this would have on your case and how it may be accomplished.
About the Area
With a population of approximately 5,000 people, Groveport is a small suburb located on the southeast side of Columbus. Due to the presence of Rickenbacker International Airport and Air National Guard Base, Groveport hosts the headquarters of several large companies, including Air Tahoma and Staber Industries. Other organizations with significant operations include Amazon.com, FedEx, Gap, Inc., Eddie Bauer, Spiegel Brands, American Electric Power, and VistaPrint.
Contact the Court
Groveport Municipal Building
655 Blacklick Street
Groveport, Ohio 43125
Phone: 614-830-2043
ccoleman@groveport.org
Directions
Hours
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For more information, please contact Funkhouser Law at (614) 756-2154 or visit the court's website at http://www.groveport.org/197/Mayors-Court
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