Hilliard Mayor’s Court

Hilliard Mayor's Court Attorney

If you have been arrested in Hilliard, Ohio, you have the right to hire an attorney to represent you because public defenders are not available in Mayor's Court. This process can be confusing and our attorneys will be able to explain the process to you. Contact Attorney Adam Burke for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.

Hilliard Mayor's Court Location and Personnel

The staff is available at 7:30 a.m. for defendants to sign in. The defendants will speak with the city prosecutor before their case is heard in open court.

Hilliard Mayor's Court is held every Wednesday in the Hearing Room and is located at:

Joint Safety Services Building
5171 Northwest Parkway
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
(614) 334-2361

Mayor’s Court consists of the following court personnel:

• Magistrate: Mark Weaver
• Clerk of Courts: Jill VanOrder
• Deputy Clerk of Courts: Afton Ater
• Prosecutor: Gregory S. Peterson
• City Prosecutor: Kellee Roth

Hilliard Mayor's Court Process

Arraignment: This is the first step in a criminal prosecution. The alleged offender will have an opportunity to see the city prosecutor about his or her case.  This is also the time when you would be allowed to enter your plea to the charges.

Pleas: 

• Guilty: The Plea of guilty is a complete admission of guilt. 
• No Contest: The Plea of no contest is not admission of guilt, but an admission of the truth of the facts alleged in the complaint filed against you. Such a plea of admission will not be used against the defendant in any subsequent civil or criminal proceedings. 
• Not Guilty: The Plea of not guilty is a denial of legal guilt. Defendants case will be set for a trial at a later date. You have the right to present evidence, and this court will make a judgment as to your guilt or innocence.

Summons: A summons is issued by the court after the defendant fails to appear at the initial arraignment. It is a court order.

Warrant: If a defendant fails to appear at a court hearing as ordered, a warrant may be issued. This document allows the Division of Police to pick up the defendant and place him or her in jail pending a court date or until proper amount of bond has been posted.

Mayor's Court Lawyer in Hilliard 

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in Hilliard, OH, it is important to know that you have the right to legal representation and public defenders are not assigned in Mayor's Court. The attorneys at Attorney Adam Burke Llc are experienced in representing clients in Mayor's Court and will fight for your rights. Call us today for your free consultation at (614) 280-9122.