Fostoria Municipal Court

Serving the City of Fostoria, Jackson and Loudon Townships in Seneca County, Arcadia and Washington Township in Hancock County and West Millgrove and Perry Township in Wood County.

Fostoria Municipal Court was established by a special act of the General Assembly in 1931 at the instance of Fostorians who were dissatisfied with being in three counties, far removed from the county seats.

Court Personnel

Judge: John D. Hadacek
Bailiff: Karen Nesbitt
Probation/Security: Charles Cook
Clerk: Janice Russell
Deputy Clerk: Amy Dieter
Deputy Clerk: Pamela Blachuta

The Clerk's Office Can:

1. Help you understand how court works;
2. Answer questions about court procedures;
3. Help you find information about your case;
4. Answer questions about monies owed to the court;
5. Direct you to other agencies who can provide assistance;
6. Direct you to where you have to appear in court;

The Clerk's Office Cannot:

1. Give you legal advice;
2. Fill out forms for you;
3. Tell you what to say or write;
4. Recommend Lawyers or Bonding Agents;
5. Reschedule for the Judges' offices;

Contact Information

Clerk's Office: (419) 435-8139
Fax: (419) 435-1150

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

The Court is Closed on:

New Years Eve Day
New Years Day
Martin Luther King Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Fourth Of July
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Day
Christmas