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Sealing/Expunging Records

Find help with sealing/expunging adult criminal records in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

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Municipal Intake Form

Please complete this form if you need an attorney in Cleveland or Lakewood Municipal Court.

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Public Defender Staff

Contact information for Public Defender administration, attorneys, and social workers.

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Know Your Rights

Your rights if stopped by the police and information on criminal, juvenile, and parental rights cases.

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January 2025

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