Summit Legal Defenders

Summit Legal Defenders Summit Legal Defenders provides legal representation to the indigent residents of Summit County, Ohio.

We are very excited to host a new summer cohort of interns this year! Pictured are interns for this coming summer, as w...
05/29/2026

We are very excited to host a new summer cohort of interns this year! Pictured are interns for this coming summer, as well as current and past interns. This year featured bowling, pizza, and axe-throwing!

05/29/2026

METRO Regional Transit Authority Offers Free Rides on Saturdays & Sundays in June, July, and August for the Fifth Year

Summit County—METRO Regional Transit Authority is pleased to announce the return of Free Fare Summer Weekends throughout June, July, and August. Riders can take any METRO Direct route at no cost on Saturdays and Sundays.

“METRO is excited to offer Free Fare Weekends for the fifth year as a way to give back to our community and help remove transportation barriers to all the great events in our service area during the summer,” said Director of Public Relations & Marketing, Molly Becker. “If you always ride, try a different route. If you are new to riding, explore your community by bus.”

Free weekend rides begin Saturday, June 6, 2026, and end on Sunday, August 30, 2026. METRO ADA riders will also qualify for free weekend rides. Refunds or credits will not be issued for tickets and passes previously activated or purchased.

For METRO Direct Routes and information, visit www.yourmetrobus.org.

METRO RTA is the public transportation provider in Summit County. METRO enhances the quality of life for our community by providing innovative transportation solutions that are safe, equitable, dependable, cost-effective, and customer-focused, now and into the future. In 2025, 5.6 million trips were taken using METRO services.

05/29/2026

The Akron Bar Association’s Perantinides & Nolan Leadership Academy has officially kicked off its 2026 Law Firm Food Drive Competition!

From now through July 17th, Summit County legal offices are going head-to-head to raise food, funds, and volunteer hours for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.

Local firms, it's time to name a team captain and register to help us fight hunger in our community!

To register your firm click this link: https://secure3.convio.net/acrf/site/TR?fr_id=1430&pg=entry —> click "form a team" --> and create a new team associated with the company Akron Bar Association

Learn more: https://www.perantinides.com/about-us/community-service/208-akron-bar-association-perantinides-nolan-leadership-academy-launches-countywide-law-firm-food-drive-competition

05/29/2026

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𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆?
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Summit County Public Health's 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 is here to help connect you to the resources you need for a healthy, supported pregnancy.
A Navigator can connect you to:• Baby items & diapers• Counseling support• Doula support• Food assistance• Home visiting programs• And more!
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How it works:• Complete a quick 5–10 minute phone screening• Get connected to helpful resources• Receive a $20 gift card for completing the screening
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Requirements:• Must be pregnant• Must live in Summit County• Must not have completed this screening before

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Take the first step toward support—you don't have to do this alone. Call 330-926-5700 to get connected.

05/29/2026

Get FREE legal help on Friday, June 5th at the NEXT Summit County Pro Bono Collaborative clinic. Doors open at 8am and the clinic runs from 9 to 11am. You can save time and avoid long lines by registering now at https://info.communitylegalaid.org/scpbc

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05/25/2026

Is your child ready for kindergarten? Now is the time to enroll.

Students must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026. Secure your spot for the upcoming school year today.

https://hubs.ly/Q049fXTn0

05/25/2026

Have you marked your calendar for June 13? 📆

Students from The University of Akron School of Law will be available to help with driver's license reinstatement and criminal record sealing.

Join them at the Akron Urban League from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

It's not sales or soggy hot dogs. It's the loss of life defending our country and our Constitution.
05/25/2026

It's not sales or soggy hot dogs. It's the loss of life defending our country and our Constitution.

Caleb Clark is our newest member of the management team, assisting with HR functions and managing our support staff.
05/22/2026

Caleb Clark is our newest member of the management team, assisting with HR functions and managing our support staff.

We regularly send our teams to work with other public defenders from around the state to build relationships and deepen ...
05/21/2026

We regularly send our teams to work with other public defenders from around the state to build relationships and deepen their practice.

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