How Do I Find a Probate Attorney in Darke County, Ohio?
When to consider hiring help, what to look for in a probate attorney, and firms serving Darke County.
We found 18 estate law firms serving Darke County. Darke County is part of the Dayton-Springfield region.
These firms handle estate administration, will contests, trust litigation, and other probate matters in Darke County Probate Court.
Dayton-Springfield Firms
Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A.
FirmEst. 1853
33 West First Street, Suite 200
Dayton, OH 45402
Phone:
(937) 223-8177coollaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningBusiness Succession
Dungan & LeFevre Co., L.P.A.
FirmEst. 1905
210 West Main Street
Troy, OH 45373
Phone:
(937) 339-0511dunganattorney.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder LawBusiness Succession
Gudorf Law Group, LLC
FirmEst. 1992
8153 North Main Street
Dayton, OH 45415
Phone:
(937) 898-5583daytonestateplanninglaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateElder LawTax PlanningAsset ProtectionMedicaid PlanningBusiness SuccessionGuardianship
Martin, Browne, Hull & Harper, P.L.L.
FirmEst. 1872
500 North Fountain Avenue
Springfield, OH 45504
Phone:
(937) 324-5541martinbrowne.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationProbate Litigation
Roberson Law
Firm
1225 East David Road
Kettering, OH 45429
Phone:
(937) 643-2000robersonlawdayton.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationElder LawGuardianshipMedicaid Planning
StachlerHarmon Attorneys at Law
Firm
7810 McEwen Road, Suite B
Dayton, OH 45459
Phone:
(937) 998-4429shlaw-firm.com →
Estate PlanningProbateTrust AdministrationProbate LitigationGuardianship
Statewide Practices
These firms serve clients throughout Ohio.
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
FirmEst. 1913
3800 Embassy Parkway, Suite 300
Akron, OH 44333
Phone:
(330) 376-5300bdblaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateBusiness SuccessionCharitable Planning
Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLP
FirmEst. 1944
100 South Third Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:
(614) 227-2300brickergraydon.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningCharitable PlanningBusiness Succession
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
Firm
1405 East Sixth Street
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone:
(216) 622-8200calfee.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate LitigationTax PlanningBusiness Succession
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Firm
255 East Fifth Street, Suite 1900
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone:
(513) 977-8200dinsmore.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningWealth Transfer
FBT Gibbons LLP
Firm
3300 Great American Tower, 301 East Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone:
(513) 651-6800fbtgibbons.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningWealth TransferBusiness Succession
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Firm
41 South High Street, Suites 2800-3200
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:
(614) 227-2000porterwright.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningCharitable PlanningProbate Litigation
Reminger Co., LPA
Firm
200 Public Square, Suite 1200
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone:
(216) 687-1311reminger.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate LitigationFiduciary LitigationElder Law
Roetzel & Andress
FirmEst. 1876
222 South Main Street, Suite 400
Akron, OH 44308
Phone:
(330) 376-2700ralaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate LitigationTax PlanningBusiness SuccessionCharitable Planning
Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
FirmEst. 1925
1000 Jackson Street
Toledo, OH 43604
Phone:
(419) 241-9000shumaker.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateProbate LitigationTax PlanningBusiness Succession
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
FirmEst. 1885
425 Walnut Street, Suite 1800
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone:
(513) 381-2838taftlaw.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningCharitable PlanningBusiness Succession
Thompson Hine LLP
Firm
3900 Key Center, 127 Public Square
Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone:
(216) 566-5500thompsonhine.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningFiduciary LitigationBusiness Succession
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
FirmEst. 1909
52 East Gay Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone:
(614) 464-6400vorys.com →
Estate PlanningTrust AdministrationProbateTax PlanningWealth TransferCharitable Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Not every estate needs one. Simple estates, small estates under the affidavit threshold, and states with informal probate can often be handled without counsel. Contested wills, out-of-state property, and business interests usually need an attorney. The Ohio self-filing assessment scores whether this estate can be handled without one.
Ohio uses reasonable fees for probate. Typical Darke County rates run $200–$500/hour, with simple estates taking 20–40 hours. Flat-fee arrangements are available from some firms.
Files the petition, publishes required notices, helps with the inventory and accounting, handles creditor claims and tax filings, and guides the final distribution. The attorney represents the personal representative, not the beneficiaries — a distinction that matters if disputes arise.
Referrals from an estate planning attorney you already work with are the best source. Bar association directories are second. Avoid attorneys who won't quote a fee structure up front or who won't explain whether your estate qualifies for simplified procedures.
Yes — by avoiding probate altogether. A revocable living trust removes the estate from court jurisdiction, which removes the need for a probate attorney at settlement time. Create a revocable trust online for about what one hour of probate-attorney time costs.
Firm listings are for informational purposes only. SimplyTrust does not endorse or recommend any specific firm or attorney. Contact firms directly to discuss your situation and verify their current practice areas and availability. Information last verified: May 2026.
Probate Court
Darke County
300 Garst Ave.
Greenville, OH 45331
Phone:
937-547-7345Fax:
937-547-1945
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper Filing Available
E-Filing Optional
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