Earlier this month, Court Mediator Hope McGonigle attended Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority/Reach Opportunity Center's “Powering Possibility: The Green Light to Greatness” Breakfast.
📷: Court Mediator Hope McGonigle holds a printed program from the event.
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#MentalHealth and physical health often go hand in hand. Chronic illness, pain, or substance misuse can impact mental health—and untreated mental health problems can harm physical health. Integrated care is key to healing both. Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/ser…
Court staff will be attending an in-service training on Friday, October 30, 2026 and we will not hold hearings on this date.
📷: The graphic says "The Akron Municipal Court will not hold hearings on Friday, October 30, 2026. Court staff will be attending an in-service training."
Earlier this week, Probation Officer Emily Smith graduated from the Child & Family Leadership Exchange. She was a part of the program's 30th Class.
📷: From left to right: Chief of Probation Jeff Sturmi, Probation Officer Emily Smith and Probation Officer Michele Franklin.
Former Akron Municipal Court Judge Ted Schneiderman passed away last week. The @BeaconJournal shared the ways he impacted our community throughout his lifetime.
beaconjournal.com/story/news…
Please note that our courtrooms will be closed on Monday, October 12, 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.
Thank you to @CourtNewsOhio 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.
courtnewsohio.gov/happening/…
Our Small Claims Law Clerk Ana Avila attended “An Evening of Hope and Healing” to benefit the Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center on Friday.
📷: From left to right: Local leaders Tania Nemer, Sandra Kurt, Avila, Judge Betty Sutton and Doug Corwon
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."
The next VALID Clinic is taking place October 24, 2026 at the @AkronLibrary. This opportunity is made possible by the Akron Bar Foundation, @AkronLaw and Summit Legal Defenders.
📷: A flyer with a headline "Need Help with Your Criminal Record or Restoring Your Driver's License?"
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.
📷: A purple ribbon and the words "Domestic Violence Awareness Month"
Earlier this month, Akron Municipal Court Judge Annalisa Williams and Magistrate Myra Torain Embry attended @GRADAkron's 20th Annual Achieving Dreams Back to School Bash at House Three Thirty.
📷: Judge Williams (left) and Magistrate Embry (right) are seated at a table.
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We offer the ICM Fellows program, the premier leadership experience for court professionals.
📚 Master’s-level thesis
🏛️ Network in historic Williamsburg
🌟 Community of justice pioneers

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If you think you can benefit from an expungement or sealing, we encourage you to secure your spot as soon as possible.
The registration form can be found here: forms.gle/KtcSzhChT6No7NC59
📷: A flyer with the words "Expungement Day, Nov. 6, 2026"
Congratulations to all who participated in the @AkronMarathon events today!
Several members of our Probation Department formed a relay team!
📷: Three Akron Municipal Court Probation Team members pose with their medals from today's race.
Earlier this month, Akron Municipal Court Administrator William Owens toured the Haven of Rest facility in #Akron.
Founded in 1943, Haven of Rest is one of the largest private social service agencies in our region.
📷: Two photos of the Haven of Rest facility in Akron
#ICYMI: Our Connect Program participants traveled to Towpath Tennis Center yesterday for an ACEing Autism session led by Katie Orlando and her fantastic team!
Learn more about Connect here: akronmunicipalcourt.org/prog…
📷: Photos of adults on a tennis court
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The Court will hear oral arguments in Summit County on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, and on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
The oral arguments will be available on the Court's YouTube channel. youtube.com/channel/UCQkVVyA…
Our Connect Program Participants had an amazing time at Towpath Tennis Center today as they participated in an ACEing Autism session.
The Connect Program was created by Judge Ron Cable. Learn more here: akronmunicipalcourt.org/prog…
🎬: A video of a group exclaiming "we love tennis!"
Congratulations to all recognized at the @GrtAkronChamber's Thirty For The Future Event!
We are especially proud of Attorney Jeananne Wickham who started her legal career as Law Clerk for Judge Oldham.
📷: Attorney Wickman and Greater Akron Chamber President/CEO Steve Millard




















