table image Welcome to the Ashland County Law Library. We are located on the second floor in the historic courthouse in downtown Ashland, Ohio. We are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and closed for lunch from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.. All state and federal holidays are observed. We are staffed by a full-time librarian.

The Ashland County Law Library serves the legal and law related information needs of statutory users, including judges, attorneys, and county and municipal officials. The general public is welcome to visit the library and can be directed by the law librarian to particular resources. Our collection is for reference only and may not be checked out by the general public.


Services

The Ashland County Law Library provides a number of resources to our patrons, including access to LexisNexis. We have two conference rooms that can be scheduled in advance. If no group is scheduled, both rooms are available as needed.

Collections

Our book collection consists of over 10,000 bound volumes and a large number of periodicals. The collection is not available to the general public to check out but may be used in the library.

In addition to our print media we offer two legal databases for the use of members of the bar. We have three user stations for accessing primary, secondary and search materials for Federal and Ohio jurisdictions.

Courtroom Aids

The library offers for the use of members of the bar several anatomical charts and medical diagrams for use in the courtroom. We also have a set of bones representing the human spine.

Document Delivery

The library offers free document, book, or search delivery to local members of the bar.

Copying

Patrons may copy and print at no charge.

Online Research

The librarian is pleased to help members of the bar research items online or to schedule Lexis training for you at your convenience.

Librarian Services

Need an obscure article or appellate brief? The librarian maintains a valuable contact with other libraries and other librarians. We have access to enormous databases and can provide you the information you need through email or by actually checking a book out of another library.


Policies

All library patrons are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of the normal activities and functions of the Law Library, its staff, and of other patrons. Users who fail to comply with library policy will be asked to leave.

Open To The Public

The law library is open to the public 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on Monday, 8:00 am to noon Tuesday through Thursday, and closed Friday. Please sign in with the librarian upon arrival. No fee is charged to members of the general public for access to the law library. Our space is limited and serves also as a conference room for attorneys and witnesses for the courts. Due to the confidential nature of these meetings members of the public will be asked to step outside during these times.

Reference Services

The Ashland County Law Library staff, as a service to its patrons, provides reference services and information. Books may not be removed from the library by the public. Library staff members do not interpret the law, provide legal advice, or explain court procedures. The information provided is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney.

After Hours Use

Use of the library after hours is permitted to members of the Ashland County Bar Association only.

Food And Drinks

The public is not allowed to bring either food or drinks into the library.

MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES are permitted in the library. As a courtesy to other patrons please set your device to beep or vibrate mode.

Children

Children below the age of 16 are not allowed in the library. Children above the age of 16 must be accompanied by and supervised by an adult. All patrons are expected to follow the library's rules of conduct.

Computers

Public visitors are not allowed to use the library's computers.

Discretion Of The Law Librarian

No policy can address all potential circumstances. The Law Librarian reserves the right to address issues on a case by case basis, including, but not limited to disruptive and harassing behavior, requests for privileges, and use of facilities.


Bar Association

Joshua T. Aspin
Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office
110 Cottage Street, 3rd Floor
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-8857
Fax: 419-281-3865
Nicholas Atterholt
nick@atterholtlaw.com
10E. Main St
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-989-4248
Fax 419-948-4140
Darin Avery
Darin.avery@gmail.com
419-953-4773
Emily Bates, Magistrate
Ashland County Common Pleas Court
142 West Second St.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
419-282-4290
Thomas J. Budd
disneydiver@me.com
Andrew Bush
andrew@andrewbushlaw.com
Law Office of Andrew N. Bush, LLC
46 W. Main St.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-281-3561
Fax: 419-281-6999
Mike Callow
Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office
110 Cottage St., 3rd Fl.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Ph: 419-289-8857
Fax: 419-281-3865
T.W. Camboni
twcamboni.law@gmail.com
10 East Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-606-6489
Judge Karen DeSanto-Kellogg
Ashland County Court of Common Pleas,
Probate and Juvenile Court Divisions
142 W. 2nd Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-4205
Robert DeSanto
swiftsword@hotmail.com
  DeSanto and Kellogg Law Office LLC
432 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio  44805
Tel: 419-289-1454
Michael D. Donatini
Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office
110 Cottage Street, 3rd Floor
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-8857
Fax: 419-281-3865
Kylie Ehrhart
Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services
15 West Fourth Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-5040
Fax: 419-282-5010
Judge Ronald P. Forsthoefel, Retired
JudgeRon@outlook.com
419-651-7123
Thomas Gilman
tgilman@kickandgilman.com
Kick & Gilman, LLC
133 S. Market Street
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
and
245 Sandusky Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-994-4892 or 419-289-8080
Fax: 419-994-4886
Howard W. Glick
hglick@zoominternet.net
23 West Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-281-2556 or 419-685-1158
Judge John L. Good
Ashland Municipal Court
1209 East Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 4405
Tel: 419-289-8137
Nicole Hawks
hawks@ccj.com
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
60 West Second Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-6888
Fax: 419-281-2461
Mark C. Heydinger, Magistrate, Retired
Rebecca K. Hockenberry
Kick & Gilman, LLC
245 Sandusky Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-8080
Fax: 419-994-4886
Jeff Honaker
jeff@attorneyhonaker.com
2605 Mifflin Avenue
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 567-203-8237
David Hunter
dmhlaw@neohio.twcbc.com
Law Office of David M. Hunter
244 West Main Street
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
Tel: 419-994-3141
Fax: 419-994-4544
Joseph P. Kearns, Jr.
mmk@zoominternet.net
Mason, Mason & Kearns
153 W. Main Street
PO Box 345
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-1600
Fax: 419-281-6530
Brian Kellogg
desanto-kellogg@hotmail.com
DeSanto and Kellogg Law Office LLC
432 Center Street
Ashland, Ohio  44805
Tel: 419-289-1454
Erin R. Kick
Kick & Gilman, LLC
133 S. Market Street
Loudonville, Ohio 44842
and
245 Sandusky Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-994-4892 or 419-289-8080
Fax: 419-994-4886
Paul T. Lange, Magistrate
Ashland County Common Pleas Court
142 West Second Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-8589
Clint Leibolt
leibolt@ccj.com
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.
60 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 127
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-6888
Fax: 419-281-2461
Gregory F. Locke
nllaw@nllaw.net
Nancy Locke
nllaw@nllaw.net
Matthew Malone
Mmalone@MaloneLawOfficesLLC.com
The Law Offices of Matthew J. Malone, LLC
10 E. Main St.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419.606.2146
Fax: 419.558.0080
Daniel Mason
dan@gpmplaw.com
Polar & Mason
103 Milan Ave #6
Amherst, Ohio 44001
Tel: 440-984-7012
Fax: 440-984-7525
Josiah Mason
mmk@zoominternet.net
153 W. Main St.
PO Box 345
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-1600
Fax 419-281-6530
Patrick Noser
noser@ccj.com
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.
60 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 127
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-6888
Fax: 419-281-2461
Joseph T. Olecki
jolecki@oleckilaw.com
The Law Offices of Joseph T. Olecki, LLC
10 E. Main St.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-565-6106
Fred M. Oxley, Magistrate/Mediator
Ashland Justice Facility
Municipal Court Division
1209 E. Main Street
PO Box 385
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-8342
Fax: 419-289-8545
Erin Poplar
erin@gpmplaw.com
Giardini, Poplar & Mason, LLC
520 Broadway, 3rd Floor
Lorain, Ohio 44052
Tel: 440-984-7012
Fax: 440-984-7525
J. Peter Stefaniuk
Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services
15 West Fourth Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-5040
Fax: 419-282-5010
Sarah Stika
Ashland County Department of Job and Family Services
15 West Fourth Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-5040
Fax: 419-282-5010
Judge David R. Stimpert
Ashland County Common Pleas Court
142 West Second St.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
419-282-4290
Michael P. Sullivan, Retired
Christopher R. Tunnell
Ashland County Prosecutor’s Office
110 Cottage St., 3rd Floor
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-8857
Fax: 419-281-3865
John A. Vanosdall
vanosdall@ccj.com
Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.
60 West 2nd Street
P.O. Box 127
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-6888
Fax: 419-281-2461
Damian J. Vercillo
Retired Judge
Richard P. Wolfe, II
Office of Director of Law
1213 E. Main Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-289-3777
Deborah Woodward, Magistrate
Ashland County Court of Common Pleas,
Probate and Juvenile Court Divisions
142 West 2nd Street
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Tel: 419-282-4205