Trumbull County Eastern District Court
Filing information for Trumbull County Eastern District Court in Brookfield, OH. Part of the Trumbull County small claims court system.
Small claims in Ohio — the numbers that apply at this court
$6,000
maximum claim
$50
filing fee (published)
2–8 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Ohio small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Trumbull County Eastern District Court
7130 Brookwood Drive
Brookfield, OH 44403
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Area Served
Brookfield Township, Masury, Yankee Lake Village, Burghill, Gustavus, Hartford, Kinsman, Orangeville Village, and Vernon.
How to File at Trumbull County Eastern District 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.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Trumbull County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Trumbull County →Small claims rules in Ohio
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $6,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
8 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Trumbull County Eastern District Court?
Filing fees in Ohio are set by the state and are $50. If you can't afford the fee, Ohio offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Trumbull County?
Small claims cases in Trumbull County are limited to $6,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Trumbull County Eastern District Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Trumbull County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Trumbull County Eastern District Court, and when is it open?
Trumbull County Eastern District Court is at 7130 Brookwood Drive, Brookfield, OH 44403. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Phone: (330) 675-7900. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Brookfield?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.