Summit Legal Defenders

11/04/2026

Some of our staff visited the Akron Zoo this week to learn about Paws with Purpose.
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11/03/2026

Polls are open Tuesday, November 3rd from 6:30 A.M. to 7:30 P.M.

11/02/2026

We are hiring a case coordinator for felony and misdemeanor courts. Please see our web site for more information. https://ow.ly/nJO65102WoP

11/02/2026

Free Legal Help
Friday, November 6th
9:00am - 11:00am

The Summit County Pro Bono Collaborative provides free legal assistance to Summit County residents on the first Friday of each month. Legal professionals are available from 9:00am to 11:00am in Judge Joy Malek Oldfield's Courtroom at the Summit County Courthouse, located at 209 S. High Street in Akron. Assistance is offered on topics such as child support, child custody visitation, debt collection, driver license suspension, housing, evictions, foreclosures, and garnishments. Pre-registration is available online. For more information, please call 330-643-8301 or email [email protected].

10/30/2026

Cleveland Clinic Baby Fair Saturday, November 7th 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Clinic Akron General will host a free Baby Fair for expecting parents on Saturday, November 7th from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Conference Center Auditorium (1 Akron General Avenue.). The event features healthcare providers, educational sessions on safe sleep practices and baby care, facility tours, raffle prizes, food trucks, community vendors, free parking, and opportunities to receive free baby essentials. Walk-ins are welcome. Additionally, METRO RTA is offering free rides on METRO Direct and METRO ADA routes to and from the event for passengers who present the event flyer (paper or digital).

10/26/2026

Join us Friday October 30th for our annual trunk or treat! Everyone is welcome! If you would like to decorate your trunk, send us a message and we can add you to the lineup!

10/26/2026

Our Driver, Vehicle Service, & Customer Service event committee is hosting a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 24 from 2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. at the Robert K. Pfaff Transit Center in the overflow lot.

*This is not a METRO sponsored event.

10/26/2026

Voter Transportation Assistance from the Akron NAACP Through November 3rd

The Akron NAACP is offering transportation services for voters needing assistance to drop off completed voter forms, participate in early voting, or vote on Election Day, November 3rd. Community members in need of transportation can schedule a ride by calling the NAACP at 330-573-4986 or emailing [email protected].

10/21/2026

Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 - 1:00 our office will assist you with getting a valid driver's license at the downtown Akron library. We can also assist with sealing or expunging your criminal record. This event if free!

10/20/2026