Common Pleas Court
Judge Daniel G. Padden
General Division
Domestic Relations Division
Judge David B. Bennett
Probate Division
Juvenile Division
Welcome to the Guernsey County Common Pleas Court website. The General and Domestic Relations Divisions of the Common Pleas Court are located on the third (3rd) floor of the Guernsey County Courthouse. The Juvenile and Probate Divisions of the Common Pleas Court are located on the second floor of the Guernsey County Courthouse. The Courthouse is a historical landmark in the heart of downtown Cambridge, Ohio.
The Court of Common Pleas is the original Court of general jurisdiction of the Ohio Judicial System. In every County there is a Common Pleas Court, served by one or more Judges. In Guernsey County, the Court is served by Judge Daniel G. Padden and Judge David B. Bennett.
“In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.”
– Albert Einstein
Common Pleas Court Quick Links
Criminal Division
Includes felony criminal cases where the possible penalty is over 1 year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
Civil Division
Civil cases include personal injury and medical malpractice cases, employment & contract disputes, and more.
C.A.R.E.
Provides non-violent, chemically-dependent offenders with the tools and life skills to live drug and alcohol free lives.
Jury Service
Serving on a jury is one of the oldest, most direct forms of citizenship participation in the judicial system.
Domestic Relations
Hears cases including divorce, dissolution, custody, child support & civil protection orders.
Probate Court
Duties range from the issuing of marriage licenses to overseeing trusts valued in millions of dollars.
Juvenile Court
Providing the care, protection, and mental & physical development of the children subject to our jurisdiction
Juvenile Probation
Facilitating and participating in many programs to encourage growth and provide support to juveniles.