Probate Court

Probate Judge
Kelly L. Badnell
Work: 419-774-5583
probatecourt@richlandcountyoh.gov

Magistrate
Patricia Kitzler
Work: 419-774-5583
pkitzler@richlandcountyoh.gov

Administrator
Jocelyn Patton
Work: 419-774-5585
jpatton@richlandcountyoh.gov

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Email
probatecourt@richlandcountyoh.gov
Phone Numbers
419-774-5583
Fax: 419-774-5865
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
50 Park Ave. East
Second Floor
Mansfield,
OH
44902-1861
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Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
3:45 PM cut-off to accept filings
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Common Pleas Court

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Kelly L. Badnell, Judge

Judge Badnell was elected to office in November of 2020 and took office in February of 2021.

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Patricia O'Donnell Kitzler

Magistrate Kitzler has served as the Court's Magistrate since 2015.

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LEGAL PRACTICE is restricted, by law, to attorneys who are licensed by the Supreme Court of Ohio. If an individual wishes to handle his or her own case, he or she may do so, but may not represent others. Deputy Clerks are prevented, by law, from giving legal advice.

For legal help you may contact the Richland County Bar Association at 419-524-9944, this service will provide you with information on attorneys that can assist you with Probate Court proceedings in Richland County. If you cannot afford an attorney you may contact the Richland County Legal Clinic at 419-775-3935 or visit their website at richlandcountylegal.com