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Current News
Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Orders Dress Code Policy for Litigants and Attorneys
06/27/2025
Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton is implementing a new dress code policy for litigants, attorneys and other licensed counsel while on site at the Akron Municipal Courthouse and surrounding premises, effective July 1, 2025...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Named to Leadership Akron Board of Trustees
06/25/2025
Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton has been appointed to Leadership Akron’s Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2025. Judge Hamilton is a graduate of Leadership Akron Signature Class 34...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Offices and Courtrooms Closed June 23; Arraignments Will Still Be Held
06/23/2025
Akron Municipal Court’s offices and courtrooms will be closed on Monday, June 23, 2025. Air quality in the courthouse has been affected by a power issue. Both morning and afternoon arraignments will move forward as scheduled...
Read MoreGrace Barnard Promoted to Magistrate Position at the Akron Municipal Court
06/16/2025
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Attorney Grace Barnard was sworn-in as a Magistrate by Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable. This is a promotion as they were a Judicial Attorney prior to being named a Magistrate. Magistrates are non-elected judicial officers and are appointed by the Judges of the Court...
Read MoreProgram Created by Akron Municipal Court Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton Receives Statewide Recognition
05/28/2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025 Leadership Ohio and the Compassion, Opportunity, Mentoring, Purpose, Achievement, Success, Stepping forward (COMPASS), created by Administrative/Presiding Judge David Hamilton, partnered on a special event at the Akron Municipal Courthouse...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham Now Leads a Second Recovery-Focused Specialized Docket
05/01/2025
Akron Municipal Court Judge Jon Oldham is now leading the Court’s specialized docket that increases public safety and supports recovery and treatment for repeat Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated (OVI) offenders. Judge Nicole Walker presided over this specialized docket from 2020 until earlier this year...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court, New Lawyers Section of the Akron Bar Association Partner To Host Community Blood Drive on Friday, March 21
03/10/2025
The Akron Municipal Court and the New Lawyers Section of the Akron Bar Association are working together to host an American Red Cross community blood drive on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Courthouse Installs Universal Changing Station
03/04/2025
The Akron Municipal Courthouse has installed its first universal changing station in the Caregiver Room, located on the first floor, to serve those with disabilities and medical conditions as well as their caregivers...
Read MoreAkron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable To Host “The Recovery and Survival Summit” Featuring Elizabeth Smart
02/12/2025
Akron Municipal Court Judge Ron Cable is presenting "The Recovery and Survival Summit" on Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the John S. Knight Center, located at 77 E. Mill St. in Akron...
Read MoreApply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List By February 28, 2025
02/03/2025
Pursuant to local court rules, the open enrollment period for attorneys wishing to apply for the Misdemeanor Criminal Appointed Counsel List is twice per year...
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