Legal assistance
In addition to a wealth of print and online resources, Stark County has many legal advocates available to support young people in the local justice system. These experts – from program providers to pro-bono attorneys, law schools, bar associations and other organizations and individuals –selflessly deliver valuable legal aid to local youth and their families. If you are seeking legal assistance, find people, programs and resources who can help.
Community Legal Aid Services
Providing legal counsel and assistance to low-income individuals and families in Northeast Ohio. More information at www.communitylegalaid.org.
HelpLine serves as the entry point for residents applying for help from CLA. HelpLine staff provide equitable support to applicants, offer applicant transitions from collaborative partner referrals, and also provide additional legal information and referrals for people who are not eligible for CLA’s services.
HelpLine hours: M, W – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., T, Th – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Canton, OH 44702
Find helpful guidance here if you are planning to represent yourself in court without the help of an attorney.
Canton City Prosecutor
Canton, OH 44702
CHANCE Program
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Child Support Enforcement Agency
Canton, OH 44702
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Suite 436
Canton, OH 44702
Day Reporting
- Chemical dependency treatment
- Parenting groups
- Community service opportunities
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Honor Court
2nd Floor
Canton, OH 44702
Honor Court Mentor Program
2nd Floor, Courtroom 203
Canton, OH 44702
H.O.P.E. Program
Canton, OH 44702
Intensive Supervision Probation
Suite 103
Canton, OH 44702
Pre-Trial Services
Suite 102
Canton, OH 44702
Re-Entry Court
- Help with housing
- Employment services
- Anger management programs
- Sex offender treatment
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Re-Entry Program
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Bar Association
Suite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Family Court: Juvenile Intake
Suite 601
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Juvenile Prosecutor
Stark County Public Defender
Suite 104
Canton, OH 44702
Victim/Witness Division of the Stark County Prosecutor's Office
Suite 510
Canton, OH 44702
Appeals Court
Suite 690
Canton, OH 44702
Clerk of Courts
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Honor Court
2nd Floor
Canton, OH 44702
Re-Entry Court
- Help with housing
- Employment services
- Anger management programs
- Sex offender treatment
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Civil Court
- Foreclosures, business disputes and personal injury
- Ohio sales and income tax records
- Certificates of judgement and subpoenas
#101
Canton, OH 44702
Stark County Family Court
Suite 670
Canton, OH 44702
CHANCE Program
A specialized court program helping individuals involved in felony alcohol and drug-related cases to become contributing members of the Stark County community.
Day Reporting
A jail diversion program offering a variety of services and programs for offenders, including:
- Chemical dependency treatment
- Parenting groups
- Community service opportunities
HOPE Program
Mental health professionals who help individuals complete Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP), reach stabilization and decrease risks for re-offending.
Honor Court Mentor Program
Connecting offenders with volunteer veterans to help them successfully complete the Honor Court program.
Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP)
A yearlong jail diversion program providing house arrest and curfews as an alternative to prison incarceration.
Pre-Trial Services
Assisting the court with pre-trial release decisions for criminal cases as well as monitoring services once individuals have been released.
Pre-Trial & Pre-Sentence Services
Collecting pre-sentence investigation, post-sentence investigation, judicial release and expungement reports on investigated individuals for the Court of Common Pleas.
Re-Entry Program
A yearlong program with four phases that begins during sentencing and continues throughout the transfer to a correctional facility, during incarceration and as the individual transitions back into the community.
Community Legal Aid
Online resource library for a wide range of legal topics.
Help for Parents
Find resources from TroubledTeens.com to support at-risk youth through many of life’s challenges.
The Juvenile Justice Resource Hub
Provides information about mental health, discrimination, reentry and more.
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction
Programs, education and support for those reentering the community after serving prison time.
Ohio Department of Youth Services
Programs, opportunities and support resources to encourage positive outcomes for youth offenders.
Stark County Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
Find nearby resources for free or low-cost legal assistance.