Often times the attorneys at Schuh & Goldberg are asked what is Mayor’s Courts.  Mayor’s courts are unique state courts created by some Ohio municipalities.  Ohio is one of only two states that currently allow mayor’s courts.  

We regularly represent clients facing traffic, DUI, OVI and other criminal misdemeanor charges in Ohio mayor’s courts throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.  The attorneys at Schuh & Goldberg can assist you with your charges in mayor’s courts including but not limited to the municipalities of Arlington Heights, Blue Ash, Indian Hill, Loveland, Montgomery, Norwood, Sharonville, Springdale, Terrace Park, Wyoming and many more.   

Ohio mayor’s courts hear traffic cases and other misdemeanor charges, including DUI / OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) cases.  The case is generally heard by either the mayor or a magistrate appointed by the mayor.  

One of the biggest advantages of Mayor’s Courts is the ability of a defendant to appeal his or her decision to the county municipal court.  If you are not satisfied with your outcome you can automatically appeal the result and the entire process will start over in county municipal court. 

There are additional benefits to having your case heard in mayor’s court.  For example, then tend to be more informal, may have evening hours, and may be more conveniently located than the county municipal court.

If you hire Schuh and Goldberg as your attorneys, we will consult with you and advise whether it is best to have your case heard in the mayor’s court, or to transfer the case to the appropriate county municipal court.

After your initial court appearance also known as your arraignment, we will continue to gather information about the facts of your case, evaluate flaws in the prosecution’s case, and negotiate with the prosecutor for a favorable resolution of your case.  If negotiations fail, the attorneys at Schuh & Goldberg will conduct motion hearings and a trial as necessary to ensure the best possible outcome given the circumstances of the charge.