Akron Municipal Court

06/12/2026

It's a beautiful day today! We hope you're able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Here is a photo of Cascade Locks Park and Mustill Store Museum in Akron.

📷: An outdoor photo featuring a decorated sidewalk at the Mustill Store Museum

06/12/2026

This weekend marks Alcoholics Anonymous' 91st Annual Founders' Day in Akron.

Check out the website below to learn more about the weekend's activities, which include a motorcade to Dr Bob's grave at Mount Peace Cemetery.

91st ANNUAL FOUNDERS’ DAY June 12-14, 2026 On Site Registration will open at the campus Friday June 12 at 8:00 am!You can register from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Friday, June 12 and from 8:00 am until 6:00 pm on Saturday, June 13 at the Student Union.Basic Registrations are $45 each. We do not sel...

06/11/2026

The Akron Municipal Court will not hold hearings on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

📷: The graphic reads "Juneteenth," "Friday, June 19, 2026" and "As our staff observes Juneteenth, the Akron Municipal Court will not hold hearings on Friday, June 19, 2026."

06/10/2026

Thank you SAMHSA for sharing this important message.

Take care of your mind during difficult moments. Whether you're struggling with emotional distress, mental health or substance use concerns, help is available.

Call or text 988 or chat online 988lifeline.org

06/09/2026

The next VALID Clinic is taking place this Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Akron Urban League from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.

This opportunity is made possible by the Akron Bar Foundation and The University of Akron School of Law.

📷: A flyer with the headline "Need Help with Your Criminal Record or Restoring Your Driver's License?"

06/09/2026

On Saturday, our Community Outreach and Grants Coordinator Nicole Hagy presented at the Integrate Conference held at West Virginia University.

Her presentation was entitled "Go For The Gold: How to Bring a Big Idea to Life” and she shared the process behind last year’s National Recovery Month event featuring Oksana Baiul that the court held at the Akron Art Museum.

Integrate took place from June 4-6 with presentations and networking sessions led by professionals from all across the nation.

📷: Two photos are posted: one with Nicole Hagy standing in front of a wall that states "Integrate" and the second is of six conference speakers on a screen that states "Welcome to Integrate 2026"

06/08/2026

Last month, the Akron Municipal Court Judges appointed William E. Owens, Esq. to serve as Court Administrator. The Court Administrator manages the overall operations of the court, implements policies and procedures and supervises division managers, magistrates and staff attorneys.

Attorney Owens has more than two decades of legal and administrative experience. He holds both a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Science degree from Cleveland State University.

Learn more about Attorney Owens here: https://akronmunicipalcourt.org/news/akron-municipal-court-welcomes-new-court-administrator/

📷: The graphic contains the verbiage "Welcome to the Akron Municipal Court," "William E. Owens, Esq." and "Court Administrator. A photo of Attorney Owens is included in the graphic.

06/02/2026

Thank you Community Support Services for assembling this list of resources.

Life can be difficult, and Community Support Services understands the challenges you face. If you or someone you love is experiencing a challenge or crisis, we want to help. Above is a list of crisis management steps for you.

Our website: https://www.cssbh.org/

06/02/2026

Congratulations to those who passed the Ohio Bar Exam!

Ohio’s newest attorneys were sworn into the legal profession this month in Columbus by Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Sharon L. Kennedy. They were among the 143 individuals who passed the Ohio bar exam in February.

06/01/2026

Earlier today, the Connect Program, led by Judge Ron Cable, celebrated one graduation! Congratulations to Brian!

Judge Cable started the Connect Program in 2021 for those individuals in the criminal justice system with developmental disabilities.

The graduation ceremony was held in Judge Cable's courtroom.
Learn more about Connect and its impact here: https://akronmunicipalcourt.org/programs/connect/

📷: Standing from left to right: Chief of Probation Jeff Sturmi, Judge Ron Cable, our newest graduate Brian and Probation Officer Michelle Smith