Downtown Cleveland isn’t just the city’s economic engine. It’s also a government powerhouse. Within just a few square miles, you'll find a dense concentration of city, county, state, and federal offices serving Northeast Ohio and beyond.
City of Cleveland Offices
Cleveland City Hall sits prominently at Lakeside Avenue and East 6th Street. Beyond the mayor’s office, City Hall houses key departments like Building & Housing, Public Works, Public Utilities (Water Department), and Finance. Other city services, including Cleveland Municipal Court and the Division of Police, are located within the downtown footprint. In total, there are over 15 distinct city offices and departments operating downtown.
Cuyahoga County Government
Cuyahoga County Headquarters is located at 2079 East 9th Street. Nearby, you'll find the Cuyahoga County Justice Center, which includes the Court of Common Pleas, County Prosecutor’s Office, and Clerk of Courts. Additional offices like the Cuyahoga County Council, County Medical Examiner, and Fiscal Office are all located downtown. Altogether, 20 to 25 county departments and courts operate within the downtown district.
State of Ohio Agencies
Downtown Cleveland is home to several regional state government offices housed in the Frank J. Lausche State Office Building. Located at 615 W. Superior Avenue, this building hosts more than a dozen Ohio state agencies. These include the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Department of Medicaid, and others. Approximately 12 to 15 state departments have a physical office downtown.
Federal Government Presence
The Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse and the adjacent Howard M. Metzenbaum U.S. Courthouse house the federal courts, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshals, and U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Also downtown: the FBI Cleveland Division, IRS Office, Social Security Administration, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). At least 15 federal agencies or offices have a footprint in the downtown area.
So, How Many in Total?
Adding it up:
City offices: 15 or more
County offices: 20 to 25
State offices: 12 to 15
Federal offices: 15 or more
This brings the estimated total to over 65 distinct government offices and agencies located right in downtown Cleveland.
If you're trying to track down a specific office, ClevelandLawLinks.com helps you find the right court or agency fast, whether it’s local, state, or federal.
