Summit Legal Defenders

10/19/2026

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
10 AM-2 PM

Please take unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs to the Police Department at 53 Northeast Avenue. Be sure to keep medicines in their containers and mark out any identifying information. Please note that the take-back is only for pills, capsules, or liquids; syringes cannot be accepted. For syringe disposal, call 330.926.5600.

10/19/2026

Our office will be there to help you expunge your criminal record.

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

Join the Stow Environmental Commission, Summit ReWorks, Food Rescue US and Rubber City Reuse for this FREE event.

Stow Safety Building - Community Room
Thurs., October 29, 2026
6:30 PM

Topics Presented:
● The Serious Problem of Food Waste
● Saving Money by Reducing Food Waste at Home
- The EPA estimates that families lose at least $56 each week to
food waste!
● How Food Rescue US Saves Food Locally
● Backyard Composting Best Practices
● Stow’s New Community Composting Program

More information: https://www.stowohio.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3279

10/18/2026

METRO will be offering free fares on METRO Direct & ADA services on the following dates:

Election Day- Tuesday, November 3

Veterans Day- Wednesday, November 11

Giving Tuesday- Tuesday, December 1

10/18/2026

The University of Akron School of Law will be hosting their next Reentry Clinic Saturday, October 24!

Students can help restore your driver's license and expunge your criminal record at the FREE clinic taking place at the Akron-Summit County Public Library.

Additional details are available here: https://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/clinical-programs/reentry.dot

10/18/2026

We have partnered with Garfield CLC for several years to support their College and Career Academy. This year we just visited the Career Expo to discuss careers in law with the students.

10/17/2026

Our attorneys and their managers love to interact with our community in a positive way. Just add candy! Thanks to Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich and Juvenile Court for inviting us to Trunk or Treat this year.

10/16/2026

The July 2026 Ohio Bar results were announced this morning and we congratulate everyone who passed. We are especially proud of our many former interns and current fellows who made the list.

10/14/2026

Early voting continues this week at the Summit County Board of Elections NEW address: 1050 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron.

Vote early in-person today through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm. Make sure to bring acceptable voter ID!