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Public Services:

The Ashtabula County Law Library Association serves the courts, bar and public of Ashtabula County, Ohio. The main library located inside the Ashtabula county courthouse (B wing) at 25 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, Ohio is open to the general public. The library is open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and is closed on government-observed holidays. The law librarian is not permitted to give legal advice, interpret any documents, fill out forms, or define legal terms.

The law library has sample legal forms available, however the law librarian cannot recommend or fill out forms for you.

The law library maintains a specialized collection, focusing mainly on legal materials for the attorney practicing in Ohio. The collection includes the Ohio Revised Code, local municipal ordinances, court rules, and other general Ohio practice materials.

There are no attorneys on staff at the law library. We recommend that all law library visitors contact an attorney for legal advice. You can contact the following agencies and offices for assistance:

Ohio State Bar Association

Ashtabula County Bar Association
P.O. Box 1675
Ashtabula, OH  44005-1675
E-Mail: Ashtabula County Bar Association

Ashtabula County Legal Aid Society
121 East Walnut
Jefferson, OH  44047
(440) 576-8120
Toll free 866-873-9665
Fax (440) 576-3021
Intake Hours 9:00 a.m to noon and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Try these links for online legal resources:

  • Ohio Legal Services provides legal assistance to low income Ohioans. Contains general information about a variety of legal topics, as well as information about how to contact legal aid and attorney referral services.
  • Ohio Revised Code
  • Ohio primary sources and case law from FindLaw.com
  • U.S. Supreme Court Opinions from Cornell Law School
  • Resource Links



  • Disclaimer: The Ashtabula County Law Library Association does not warrant the information accessible through this site to be authoritative, accurate or factual. These links are not intended to constitute legal advice. Please consult an attorney if you need legal advice. The appearance on this website of a link to any other site does not constitute an endorsement by the Ashtabula County Law Library Association.

    Vicki Brown
    Law Libraian

    (M-F) 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    25 West Jefferson Street
    Jefferson, Ohio 44047
    Phone: (440) 576-3690
    Fax: (440) 576-5106
    vlbrown@ashtabulacounty.us

    Resources Board

    Kyle B. Smith, Chair
    Smith & Miller
    36 West Jefferson Street
    Jefferson, OH 44047
    Phone: (440) 576-9155
    Fax: (440) 576-4907
    kyle@smithandmiller.com
    Term expires : 12/31/2011

    Katherine S. Riedel
    Vice Chair

    1484 State Rt 46 N., Suite 5
    Jefferson, OH 44047
    Phone: (440) 576-0294
    Fax: (440) 576-0579
    ksriedel@kriedellaw.com
    Term expires : 12/31/2012

    Richard B. Kotila
    The Andover Bank
    P.O. Box 1300
    Andover, OH 44003-1300
    Phone: (440) 293-7256 Ext 345
    Fax: (440) 293-1209
    rkotila@andoverbankohio.com
    Term expires : 12/31/2010

    Jonathan W. Winer
    5276 Rome-Rock Creek Road
    Rome, OH 44085-9616
    Phone: (440) 563-4444
    Fax: (440) 563-5802
    winerlaw@windstream.net
    Term expires : 12/31/2010

    John D. Lewis
    P.O. Box 2670
    Ashtabula, OH 44005-2670
    Phone: (800) 916-1231
    Fax: (800) 916-1220
    jlewesq@aol.com
    Term expires : 12/31/2010

    Roger A. Corlett
    County Auditor
    25 West Jefferson Street
    Jefferson, OH 44047-1092
    Phone: (440) 576-3783
    Fax: (440) 576-3797
    racorlett@ashtabulacounty.us
    Term expires : 12/31/2013

    Peggy A. Carlo
    County Commissioner
    25 West Jefferson Street
    Jefferson, OH 44047-1092
    Phone: (440) 576-3750
    Fax: (440) 576-2344
    pacarlo@ashtabulacounty.us
    Term expires : 12/31/2014

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