Office will be closed on June 25 and 26 due to staff training, we will reopen on Monday, 6/29/26.

Clerks Are Not Permitted to Give Legal Advice

For legal advice, please contact an attorney or Legal Aid.
Legal Aid may be reached at
740-283-4781.

  • Clerks may not recommend a specific legal form.
  • Clerks may not explain how to complete a form or assist in filling it out.
  • Clerks may not offer an opinion on how a legal matter should be handled.
  • Clerks may not interpret the law.
  • Clerks may not write briefs, wills, or draft legal documents.
  • Clerks may not interpret legal documents from a court or attorney.