Stark County Law Library

08/31/2026

State law recently changed and you may be eligible to have your criminal record expunged even if you were recently ineligible!

Volunteers with The University of Akron School of Law and Summit Legal Defenders can help YOU on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00am-12:00pm at Barberton Middle School (477 4th Street NW, Barberton).

Please note the clinic may end before noon if they reach capacity—don't wait!

08/27/2026

If you want to change your legal name for family or personal reasons, you may need a court order. Learn more about requesting a court order to change your legal name. https://www.ohiolegalhelp.org/topic/name-change

08/19/2026

CLE Opportunity by the Ohio State Bar Association!

🔦CLE Spotlight – HB195: Ohio’s New Framework for Digital Assets

The new Article 12 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has been called a negotiable instruments law for digital assets. This webcast will examine HB195’s new and revised UCC provisions governing transfers of and security interests in controllable electronic records, including cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and other digital assets, as well as the practical implications for practitioners.

Learn the ins and outs of the new law from Capital University Law School Professor Emeritus Jeffrey Ferriell and attorney Andrew Nicoll, who led the effort by the Ohio Bar Banking, Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Committee to modernize the UCC for the digital economy.

Register here➡️https://my.ohiobar.org/s/community-event?id=a1mV400000DiwFJIAZ

08/18/2026

The Supreme Court of Ohio released a Consumer's Guide to Managing a Relationship with a Lawyer yesterday. Most people will need the services of an attorney at some point in their lives, and the Supreme Court of Ohio hopes this guide will help those unfamiliar with the process know what to expect.

Please find the announcement and guide at Ohio Court News here:

Most people will likely need a lawyer at some point in their lives. Whether it’s for writing a will, creating an estate plan, resolving family matters, or defending criminal accusations, lawyers are there to advise and help others understand the legal system.

08/17/2026

NEW SCAM ALERT!

We’re taking reports on a brand-new scam, so our weekly scam tip is coming out a day early.

Please be cautious if you receive a phone call claiming to be from the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.

The latest scam involves postcards we send out to notify individuals who have misdemeanor warrants issued by municipal courts, including:
• Canton Municipal Court
• Massillon Municipal Court
• Alliance Municipal Court

These postcards are legitimate and instruct recipients to resolve the matter in person at our office (Stark County Sheriff’s Office, 4500 Atlantic Boulevard NE, Canton, OH).

Remember: Warrants cannot be paid for or cleared over the phone or online. Coming to our office in person is the only valid method.

Here’s the latest scam:
Scammers are calling residents and spoofing caller ID to make it look like the call is coming from our official number: (330) 430-3800.

And here’s what the scammers are doing:
• They call to ask if you’ve received your warrant postcard
• They tell you to stay on the line so you can “pay for” or “clear” your warrant
• They say they will transfer you to the “financial department of the courts” so you can pay

THIS IS A SCAM!

We will never call you about a warrant.

You cannot pay for or clear a warrant over the phone.

If you receive a call like this, hang up immediately. Do not stay on the line and never give out personal or financial information.

Please share this information to help protect others from becoming victims.

08/13/2026

Questions about your rights as a parent? We offer a free online clinic twice a month. The next sessions are Aug. 25 and Sept. 8 and 22 at 11 a.m. Find a link in the first comment.

08/13/2026

Our website has a new look! Stark County Ohio has refreshed its website, making it more modern and easier to find things. This includes the Law Library's section of the website! Check it out! Things may have moved, so if you need help finding anything please reach out to us! We're more than happy to direct you to what you need!

The Stark County Law Library provides legal information services to local judges, attorneys, county and township officials, and citizens. It has been serving the legal community since 1889.

08/11/2026

⚖️ **LAWYERS: TURN YOUR ELECTION DAY INTO CLE! 🇺🇸**

Did you know that **working Election Day can earn Ohio attorneys CLE credit?**

Instead of spending the day arguing over contracts, statutes, and case law, put your legal skills to work where they matter most: **helping protect the integrity of our elections.** 🗳️

🇺🇸 Serve your community
⚖️ Gain valuable experience
📚 Earn CLE credit
🗳️ Help make Election Day run smoothly

**Your time matters. Your expertise matters. And democracy needs people who understand the importance of doing things right.**

👉 **Lawyers, consider serving as a Precinct Election Official this Election Day!**

08/11/2026

🎉 Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! 🗳️

Stark County needs dedicated community members to help keep our elections secure, accessible, and running smoothly. Join us this November as a poll worker—you’ll support your neighbors, strengthen our democratic process, and get paid for your time 💵🙌

And really—what better way to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday 🎂 than by stepping up to be a part of our democratic process?

Learn more and sign up here: https://builder1.revize.com/revize/starkcountyoh/government/offices/board_of_elections/poll_worker_election_worker_information.php 🔗✨

08/07/2026

We will be closing early today, Friday, August 7th at 3:30 due to building closure. The Law Library will open for normal hours, Monday, August 10.