Sgt. Johnnie Downs, of Akron, is an Army veteran, not a prizefighter. But he sees a similarity between boxers and himself as he’s fought to remain in his home the past several years.“When a boxer…
Three Volunteer of the Year awards were presented by our Pro Bono Project staff during Law Week recently.Congratulations to:Attorney Todd Evans, of North Canton, Stark County Pro Bono Attorney of the…
Staff Attorney Josh Hinkel, based in our Canton office, is a key member of our team working extensively on record sealing and expungement and housing cases. He earned his law degree from Case Western…
A new monthly legal clinic will help Summit County residents access free, professional help from attorneys and court personnel volunteering their time.The effort, part of the new Summit County Pro…
For Attorney Paul Perantinides, supporting the work of Community Legal Aid is the right thing to do as a member of the legal community.“We’re all ambassadors of our profession,” he said. “As a group…
Henna Schafer is a staff attorney in our Canton office. She joined Community Legal Aid in 2021 and quickly demonstrated her passion and skill for representing clients in a variety of practice areas.…
Community Legal Aid is hosting a Family Law Clinic for Summit County residents on Feb. 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Main Library, 60 S. High St. Attendees will…
Shannon was thrilled to get a stable job with better pay at a nearby hospital. However, after six weeks on the job, the hospital received her background check, and it revealed that she had two…
Athena Gough has been fighting to stay safe for more than a decade, and Community Legal Aid has been by her side all that time.Most recently, legal aid attorney Jeanne Charles helped Athena…
For attorney Dan Keating, giving his time to help Community Legal Aid clients just makes sense.“I mostly volunteer in the area of probate,” he said. “I’ve seen that so many people don’t have a will.…
Attorneys from FirstEnergy are working with Community Legal Aid to provide free wills and other estate documents to the community at a legal clinic on Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ohio Means…
Individuals with a criminal record in Stow Municipal Court are invited to participate in a Record Sealing and Expungement Clinic on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the court, 4400 Courthouse Blvd. in…
Akron City Council approved legislation on June 23 to launch a Right to Counsel pilot program in Akron. In partnership with United Way of Summit & Medina and Community Legal Aid, this…
Community Legal Aid’s six Summer Associates joined the organization on May 19, launching them into a 10-week work experience in civil legal aid.Here’s more about the law students who have joined us…
Community Legal Aid is hosting Break the Silence, a full day of training focused on student survivors of violence, on March 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kent State University Hotel and…
It is with deep sadness that Community Legal Aid shares news of the passing of our friend and colleague, John Petit, Managing Attorney in the Canton office.John dedicated his life and career to…
Community Legal Aid is upgrading to a new case management system, Legal Server, this January, a process that will temporarily impact some services through the organization.January 15 - the online…
Community Legal Aid will receive $210,000 in grant funding to provide needed legal services in record sealing and expungement for residents in recovery in Trumbull, Mahoning, Portage, Medina and…
Attorneys from FirstEnergy are working with Community Legal Aid to provide free wills and other estate documents to the community at a legal clinic on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FirstEnergy’s…
The Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority will open the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s waiting list on October 22, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applicants must have a current photo ID and apply in…
The Internal Revenue Service announced on June 5, 2024 that in many cases payments received by individuals affected by last year’s train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, are not taxable. The Feb.…
Tax advocates encourage Ohioans to speak with an IRS certified tax preparerWhile the COVID-19 pandemic may seem like a distant memory, tax advocates stress that it’s not too late to claim missing…
Akron one of eight communities in US to receive federal fundingCommunity Legal Aid has received a $214,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide legal assistance to…
