Landgerichtsbezirk Dortmund

The Landgericht Dortmund is a central judicial authority in North Rhine-Westphalia, committed to an open and citizen-friendly judiciary. It is part of a comprehensive judicial system that includes the Amtsgerichte Castrop-Rauxel, Hamm, Kamen, Lünen and Unna. The Amtsgericht Dortmund, which is responsible for the urban area, is managed as a Präsidialamtsgericht due to its size.

• Legal Decisions: The Landgericht Dortmund is responsible for handling civil law disputes, criminal cases and fine proceedings. It has specialized chambers for medical malpractice, banking, construction, cartel and insurance matters.
• Administration and Service: In addition to jurisdiction, the Landgericht offers comprehensive services, including information and directions, as well as access to statewide judicial services.

The main mission of the Landgericht Dortmund is to ensure fair and efficient justice. It attaches great importance to transparency and citizen proximity in order to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary.

Although specific sustainability goals of the Landgericht Dortmund are not explicitly mentioned, it is part of a comprehensive system that aims at efficiency and justice. Through the use of modern technologies and the continuous improvement of administrative processes, it contributes to the sustainable development of the judiciary.

Arnim Sabrowsky has been the President of the Landgericht Dortmund since May 2023. He succeeds Klemens Thiemann, who retired at the end of January 2023. This leadership continuity ensures the continuation of existing strategies and adaptation to new challenges in the judicial system.

The Landgericht Dortmund offers a comprehensive information platform that helps citizens to find their way around the judicial system. By providing background information and services, it promotes a better understanding of the judiciary and its processes.

• 1 - https://www.land.nrw/pressemitteilung/arnim-sabrowsky-ist-neuer-praesident-des-landgerichts-dortmund
• 2 - https://www.lg-dortmund.nrw.de/behoerde/gerichtsvorstellung/index.php
• 3 - https://www.land.nrw/pressemitteilung/klemens-thiemann-ist-neuer-praesident-des-landgerichts-dortmund
• 4 - https://www.lg-dortmund.nrw.de/kontakt/wegbeschreibung/index.php
• 5 - https://www.lg-dortmund.nrw.de/aufgaben/geschaeftsverteilung/2024_12_19_LGDtmd_Anl_JGV-2025.pdf