To reach the criminal division by phone, call (440) 461-6500, extension 0 during the office hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Misdemeanor Cases
The Lyndhurst Municipal Court hears criminal cases in which the defendant is charged with misdemeanor charges. To access your case and verify when you are scheduled to appear in court, click here.
Felony Cases
The Lyndhurst Municipal Court has a limited role in felony prosecutions. Some felony cases are initially handled in this Court until a preliminary hearing (probable cause hearing) is held. If probable cause is found, the case will be sent to the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court for final disposition.
Access your case and verify when you are scheduled to appear in court.
Bond Information
- Cash payments: Bonds can be posted in person at the Lyndhurst Municipal Court during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Cash is the only acceptable method of payment at the Court.
- Credit Card Payments: Bonds can be posted with credit cards at the arresting police department.
- To obtain bond information, you can look up your case or contact the Clerk of Court’s office at (440) 461-6500, extension 0.
- Failure to appear at all required appearances may result in forfeiture of bond in accordance with Ohio Revised Code § 2937.35.
Pay Online
The Lyndhurst Municipal Court accepts payments online, in-person, or by mail. The following can be paid online:
|
Violation |
Fine |
Court Costs |
State Fund |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Barking Dog |
100.00 |
111.00 |
0 |
$136.00 |
|
Disorderly Conduct (Minor Misdemeanor) |
100.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$241.00 |
|
Littering |
50.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$191.00 |
|
Open Container (Not in Motor Vehicle) |
50.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$191.00 |
|
Open Container (Motor Vehicle) |
100.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$241.00 |
|
Pet-At-Large (1st Offense) |
35.00 |
111.00 |
0 |
$146.00 |
|
Pet-At-Large (Non-Registered Dog) |
35.00 |
111.00 |
0 |
$146.00 |
|
Possession of Marijuana – less than 100 grams |
100.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$241.00 |
|
Unreasonable Noise |
50.00 |
111.00 |
30.00 |
$191.00 |
Waiverable Offenses
Your online payment is due before the court date written on the bottom of your citation. If a person does not waive the violation according to the instructions, they must appear in court as scheduled or a warrant may be issued for their arrest.
Fines, Restitution and Court Costs
All fines, restitution and court costs can be paid online. To pay fines, restitution and/or court costs, click here.
Prosecutors
Below you will find the contact information for each prosecutor. Please note that the prosecutors cannot be reached by calling the Court.
Marisa Marniella
4600 Valley Parkway,
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
Phone: (440) 331-5677
mam4@clevelandmetroparks.com
Michael E. Cicero
Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
25 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1400
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: (216) 621-7227
Fax: (216) 621-3999
cicero@nicola.com
Michael Lograsso
5827 Highland Road
Highland Heights, Ohio 44143
Phone: (216) 409-8704
lograssolaw@aol.com
John P. Luskin
5252 Meadow Wood Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44124
Phone: (216) 513-6099
Fax: (216) 920-6255
John@johnluskin.org
George J. Argie
Dominic J. Vitantonio
6449 Wilson Mills Road
Mayfield Village, Ohio 44143
Phone: (440) 449-3333
dominic@advattys.com
Michael E. Cicero
Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
25 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1400
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: (216) 621-7227
Fax: (216) 621-3999
cicero@nicola.com
Michael E. Cicero
Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC
25 West Prospect Avenue, Suite 1400
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: (216) 621-7227
Fax: (216) 621-3999
cicero@nicola.com
Not Guilty Plea
To enter a plea of Not Guilty and have your case scheduled for a pretrial, you must either:
- Appear in court for your arraignment and enter a not guilty plea; or
- File a not guilty plea in writing prior to your arraignment date. If you file a Not Guilty Plea, you do not need to appear for your arraignment. The court will notify you by mail of your next court date. Download a Not Guilty Plea form here. The Not Guilty Plea form must be filled out completely for the Court to accept it.
Failure to Appear
Failure to appear in court as required will result in the issuance of a warrant for your arrest and a forfeiture of any bond.