Butler County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Butler County, OH. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Hamilton area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$6,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Butler County Area I Court
118 High Street
Oxford, OH 45056
Other Courthouse Locations
Butler County Area II Court
345 High Street, 2nd Floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Serves: Serves Fairfield, Liberty, and the Village of Monroe.
Butler County Area III Court
9577 Beckett Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Serves: Serves West Chester.
How to File in Butler County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action in Butler County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Ohio small claims court guide →