Avon Lake Municipal Court Online Dispute Resolution

The Avon Lake Municipal Court now offers Online Dispute Resolution through Matterhorn, allowing residents to resolve certain legal disputes without attending in-person hearings.

The web-based platform handles eligible cases entirely online, reducing resolution times and accommodating parties who cannot easily travel to the courthouse. Residents can determine whether their case qualifies by visiting avonlake.oh.gov/municipal-court, where the court posts eligibility criteria and instructions for accessing Matterhorn.

The municipal court has jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanor criminal cases, and civil disputes up to $15,000.