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Lorain Municipal Court

Filing information for Lorain Municipal Court in Lorain, OH. Part of the Lorain County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$6,000

Courthouse Details

Lorain Municipal Court

200 W Erie Ave, 2nd Floor

Lorain, OH 44052

Phone: (440) 204-2140

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Area Served

Cities of Lorain and Sheffield Lake; Sheffield Township.

How to File at Lorain Municipal Court

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.