Xenia Municipal Court

Court Information

The municipal court handles traffic and criminal misdemeanor cases. In addition, initial hearings for felony charges (prior to indictment) are handled at the municipal court level. If you have been charged in Xenia, Bellbrook, Bowersville, Ceasarcreek, Cedarville, Jamestown, Miami, Jefferson, New Jasper, Ross, Spring Valley, Sugarcreek, or Yellow Springs, your case will be heard in Xenia Municipal Court.

Ronald C. Lewis is responsible for criminal misdemeanor cases and traffic infractions.

Court Process Information

Have you been charged with a crime in the Xenia area? You’re likely facing charges in Xenia Municipal Court. We know that trying to figure out where to go and how to prepare for your defense can be stressful, so we’ve created this resource page to help you during this difficult time.

To learn more about how a lawyer in Xenia can help, call attorney Brad Groene at (513) 338-1890 for a free consultation.

Tips and Guidelines to Minimize Court Stress

Going to court can be extremely stressful. If you have never dealt with the Ohio criminal courts before – or you have had a negative experience in the past – these tips may help alleviate some of the stress of appearing.

• Arrive early. The last thing you want to do is show up late to court – you may end up with a warrant out for your arrest. Make sure you plan ahead, and give yourself plenty of time to get to court in case there is heavy traffic or some other delay. Arriving at least 30 minutes early will give you plenty of time to park, exit public transportation, and sign in for court.
• Dress more conservatively than you normally would in your everyday life. Though many of us like to express ourselves with our garments, we suggest dressing in a more conservative fashion than you might if you were out and about running errands – e.g. no crop tops, tank tops, short shorts, board shorts, etc. A pair of pants with a sweater or button-up or a dress will suffice in most cases.
• Turn your phone off. Don’t plan to be taking text messages or calls in the courtroom – turn off your phone or tablet before entering the courtroom.
• Leave weapons at home. If you are in possession of any weapons or firearms, you may be asked to relinquish it security reasons. You will not get them back until you are about to leave the courthouse.

Criminal Defense in Xenia Municipal Court

If you have not done so already, we recommend consulting with an experienced Xenia criminal defense lawyer who can represent your interests and fight for a reduction in charges or penalties.

Why hire an attorney? An experienced Cincinnati criminal defense lawyer can review the evidence against you, expose weaknesses in that evidence, and begin building a defense to obtain the best outcome for your unique legal situation.

Attorney Brad Groene has years of experience successfully representing Xenia Municipal Court clients on a variety of criminal charges, ranging from OVI to theft. He is dedicated to protecting the rights of the criminally accused, whether through aggressive negotiation or deft trial representation. Many of his clients have been able to avoid fines, jail or prison time, suspended driving privileges, and more.

Ready to learn more about how we can help? Call (513) 338-1890 for a free consultation today.