You may be one of many Americans living in Ohio who have been served a subpoena. A subpoena is a request for a non-party to produce documents or to appear at court. A subpoena is a discovery tool to help build a case for trial or used for settlement negotiations. You can subpoena a person, records, or both. A subpoena can require someone to go to court or to be a witness. Subpoenas can require a non-party to attend a deposition, hearing, or trial. A non-party may be required to bring documents or other information they may know about the case to the deposition, hearing, or trial. An example would be to subpoena a child care provider or teacher to determine how often a child is in school or to find out about the child's behavior.

Subpoenas are most often used during litigation to obtain information about a party. Examples would be to subpoena bank records, employment records, or retirement account information. Many times subpoenas require documents to be sent to the attorney and don't necessarily require a person to appear at court. A subpoena can be "quashed", meaning to ask the court to not enforce the subpoena. An example to "quash" a subpoena would be for privacy reasons or because the information is privileged. Children services often "quash" subpoenas if they are served because their information is private and privileged. If you are served a subpoena, you have the right to legal counsel to appear with you on your behalf.

An experienced Columbus Ohio Trial Attorney can help you prepare for trial and will be able to answer your questions, give you legal advice, and take the appropriate legal action ensuring someone is looking out for your best interest. The friendly law office of Ralph A. Kerns & Associates is committed to providing excellent representation, which includes carefully explaining to our clients every legal option available to them under the applicable law. We are here to help you through this difficult time and we are always available to answer your questions. We have helped people through a wide range of family law and domestic matters for over 30 years. We are qualified to practice in any county in Ohio and familiar with each county's local rules. Through friendly service and aggressive representation, we ensure our client's rights are protected. We never hesitate to act quickly and efficiently when time is of the essence. Call today for a free consultation. Help is one phone call away!