Upholding Justice in Cuyahoga County
The Ohio Court of Appeals Eighth District Court is an intermediate appellate court serving Cuyahoga County. Based in Cleveland, the court reviews trial court decisions for legal error and helps keep Ohio law applied consistently across the district. Its published opinions and orders provide practical guidance on appellate standards, procedure, and precedent for attorneys, litigants, and lower courts.
Along with civil and criminal appeals, the court also addresses certain original actions and requests for extraordinary relief when permitted under Ohio law and the court rules. The court’s work supports a uniform and predictable legal framework in one of Ohio’s busiest judicial districts.
Contact Information
Physical Address
📍 Eighth District Court of Appeals
1 W Lakeside Avenue, Suite 202
Cleveland, OH 44113 1085
Phone:
📞 (216) 443 6350
Official Website
🔗 appeals.cuyahogacounty.gov (Eighth District Court of Appeals)
Jurisdiction and Responsibilities
The Ohio Court of Appeals Eighth District Court has jurisdiction over
• Appellate review of civil and criminal cases appealed from courts within Cuyahoga County
• Review of final orders and judgments under Ohio appellate procedure
• Original actions and extraordinary relief when appropriate and authorized
• Issuance of written opinions that guide appellate practice and support consistent application of Ohio law
• Access to opinions and docket resources through the court website and linked case record tools
Our appeal lawyers in Ohio handle appeals before the Ohio Eighth District Court of Appeals, writ applications, and appellate brief drafting.
Location Coordinates
Ohio Court of Appeals Eighth District Court Building
📍 Latitude: 41.5033863° N
📍 Longitude: 81.6970048° W
Hours of Operation
🕒 Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
📅 Closed on state observed holidays
Learn More
For more information on court procedures, case filings, and accessing opinions, visit the Ohio Court of Appeals Eighth District Court Official Website. If you need help with an appeal, learn more about our Ohio appeals lawyer services.
