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Probate Court

A Message from Judge Mark J. Bartolotta

As Probate Judge, I welcome you to the Lake County Probate Court Website.
This website provides the residents of Lake County with General Probate Court information,
online probate forms, and a search engine for probate cases. 

We are dedicated to serving our citizens fairly, respectfully, and compassionately.

My staff and I look forward to serving you!



Office Hours 

Monday – Friday 
8:00am – 4:30pm 

*Closed on all major holidays 
observed by the County

Closed

Monday, February 17, 2025
In observance of the President’s Day Holiday

Monday, May 26, 2025
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday

Thursday, June 19, 2025
In observance of the Juneteenth Holiday

Friday, July 4, 2025
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday

Monday, September 1, 2025
In observance of the Labor Day Holiday

Monday, October 13, 2025
In observance of the Columbus Day Holiday

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
In observance of the Veteran’s Day Holiday

Thursday, November 27 & Friday, November 28 2025
In observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
In observance of the Christmas Eve Holiday

Thursday, December 25, 2025
In observance of the Christmas Day Holiday


Marriage Department

Marriage License Are By Appointment Only

#440-350-2326

For information on how to obtain a certified copy of your marriage record, please click here.



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Probate Court Resources

NameJob TitlePhoneEmail
Advey, Kristine440-350-2830[email protected]
Black, Laura440-350-2834[email protected]
Cline, Mary440-350-2232[email protected]
Corbin, Teresa440-350-2168 Ext. 2168[email protected]
Garvin, Lisa440-440-2626[email protected]
Gibaldi, Christine440-350-2626[email protected]
Hibbert, Nicole440-350-2833[email protected]
Kleps, Catherine440-350-2627[email protected]
Lynch, TJ440-350-2229[email protected]
Murray, Kristy440-350-2630[email protected]
Location NameAddressCityZipcodeWebsitePhone
Probate Court25 North Park Place Lake County Courthouse, West AnnexPainesville44077https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/probate-court/440-350-2626