Akron Municipal Court

10/15/2026

Earlier this week, Probation Officer Emily Smith graduated from the Child & Family Leadership Exchange (CFLE). She was a part of the program's 30th Class.

The mission of CFLE is to promote collaboration and excellence in leadership among Summit County professionals serving children and families. This is a year‑long, hands‑on leadership program.

Congratulations Probation Officer Smith!

📷: Standing from left to right: Chief of Probation Jeff Sturmi, Probation Officer Emily Smith and Probation Officer Michele Franklin.

10/14/2026

Former Akron Municipal Court Judge Ted Schneiderman passed away last week. The Akron Beacon Journal shared the ways he impacted our community throughout his lifetime.

Akron Mayor Shammas Malik says well-respected judge was an OSU fanatic who became known as the "mayor of Rockynol" in recent years.

10/07/2026

Please note that our courtrooms will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

📷: A note from the Akron Municipal Court: We will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 for the federal holiday. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

10/05/2026

Thank you to Court News Ohio for helping us spread word of the Expungement Clinic taking place on Friday, November 6.

Our Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton is partnering with the Akron Urban League and Summit Legal Defenders on this endeavor.

Judge David Hamilton of the Akron Municipal Court is partnering with two community organizations to host a clinic to seal or expunge records for those who qualify. The event will take place on Nov. 6.

10/05/2026

Our Small Claims Law Clerk Ana Avila attended “An Evening of Hope and Healing” to benefit the Hope & Healing Survivor Resource Center on Friday.

Ana is pictured here with Deputy Chief of Civil, Tax and Child Support for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Tania Nemer, Akron Municipal Clerk of Courts Sandra Kurt, Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Betty Sutton and Doug Corwon.

📷 : From left to right: Deputy Chief of Civil, Tax and Child Support for the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office Tania Nemer, Akron Municipal Clerk of Courts Sandra Kurt, Akron Municipal Court Law Clerk Ana Avila, Ninth District Court of Appeals Judge Betty Sutton and Doug Corwon

10/02/2026

Wishing you a weekend full of positivity and progress!

📷: A graphic that says "Hello Friday," "Have a wonderful weekend" and "Weekends are a great opportunity to relax, recharge and make progress on your health goals! Be sure to balance rest with mindful choices."

10/01/2026

The next VALID Clinic is taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026 at the Akron-Summit County Public Library from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

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

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

10/01/2026

October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This was started in October 1987 as a way to connect those individuals and organizations working on domestic violence prevention issues.

Since 1987, a great deal of progress has been made on a national level to support domestic violence victims and survivors.

Here at the Akron Municipal Court, we have two specialized dockets that focus on domestic violence: Family Intervention Court and Restore Individual Self-Empowerment (RISE).

Judge Ron Cable leads both of these initiatives. Both have a goal to address underlying issues and help individuals create a new life path.

📷: A purple ribbon and the words "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"

09/30/2026

Earlier this month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa S. Williams and Magistrate Myra Torain Embry attended Project GRAD Akron's 20th Annual Achieving Dreams Back to School Bash at House Three Thirty.

Also in attendance were Magistrate Scott Newman, Judicial Attorney Deanna Thomas and Community Outreach Coordinator Nicole Hagy.

Project GRAD is a non-profit organization that provides a system of programs, supports and scholarships for underrepresented students to achieve success from kindergarten through career.

📷: Judge Williams (left) and Magistrate Embry (right) are seated at a table.

09/30/2026

If you think you can benefit from an expungement or sealing, we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible.

Here is more information about the event:
Akron Municipal Court’s Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton is partnering with the Akron Urban League and the Summit Legal Defenders to offer on-site expungements for those who qualify. The event will take place on Friday, November 6, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Former Ohio State Buckeyes Running Back Maurice Clarett will be a guest speaker at this event. Clarett was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year for his outstanding performance during the Buckeyes’ historic 2002 season when they won the BCS National Championship.

Clarett is now a public speaker who openly discusses his dismissal from The Ohio State University, his imprisonment and what inspired him to establish The Red Zone, a behavioral health agency in Youngstown, in 2016. He is deeply dedicated to mental health advocacy, entrepreneurship and community development with a special focus on aiding homeless youth, senior citizens and expectant mothers. Clarett is a native of Youngstown and graduated from Warren G. Harding High School.

Registration is preferred and the deadline to register is October 23, 2026 or until all spots are filled. Walk-ins are welcome the day of the event. The registration form can be found here: https://forms.gle/KtcSzhChT6No7NC59

📷: A flyer with the words "Expungement Day, Nov. 6, 2026" and individual photos of Judge David Hamilton and Maurice Clarett