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.
Canton, OH 44702
Local legal resources
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 436
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
2nd Floor
Canton, OH 44702
2nd Floor, Courtroom 203
Canton, OH 44702
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 103
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 102
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 601
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 104
Canton, OH 44702
Suite 510
Canton, OH 44702
Canton City Prosecutor
Responsible for handling misdemeanor cases, felony preliminary hearings and private complaints filed in Stark County.
Canton City Law Department, 218 Cleveland Ave. SWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 489-3395
Phone: (330) 489-3395
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.
201 Cleveland Ave. SWSuite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7036
Phone: (330) 451-7036
Child Support Enforcement Agency
Supporting families and children throughout child support and emancipation cases.
122 Cleveland Ave. NWCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-8930
Phone: (330) 451-8930
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)/ Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)
Representing the rights and interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in Stark County.
110 Central Plz. SSuite 436
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7914
Phone: (330) 451-7914
Day Reporting
A jail diversion program offering a variety of services and programs for offenders, including:
201 Cleveland Ave. SW- Chemical dependency treatment
- Parenting groups
- Community service opportunities
Suite 101
Canton, OH 44702
Honor Court
Providing active-duty service members and veterans with mentoring and support services as they complete probation.
101 West Tuscarawas St.2nd Floor
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7708
Phone: (330) 451-7708
Honor Court Mentor Program
Connecting offenders with volunteer veterans to help them successfully complete the Honor Court program.
101 West Tuscarawas St.2nd Floor, Courtroom 203
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 754-8007
Phone: (330) 754-8007
H.O.P.E. Program
Mental health professionals who help individuals complete Intensive Supervision Probation (ISP), reach stabilization and decrease risks for re-offending.
115 Central Plaza NCanton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7931
Phone: (330) 451-7931
Intensive Supervision Probation
A yearlong jail diversion program providing house arrest and curfews as an alternative to prison incarceration.
201 Cleveland Ave. SWSuite 103
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 493-7835
Phone: (330) 493-7835
Pre-Trial Services
Assisting the court with pre-trial release decisions for criminal cases as well as monitoring services once individuals have been released.
201 Cleveland Ave. SWSuite 102
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7451
Phone: (330) 451-7451
Re-Entry Court
Providing transitional support for felony offenders as they return to society, including:
201 Cleveland Ave. SW- Help with housing
- Employment services
- Anger management programs
- Sex offender treatment
Suite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7186
Phone: (330) 451-7186
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.
201 Cleveland Ave. SWSuite 105
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7186
Phone: (330) 451-7186
Stark County Bar Association
Referrals for people who have questions or need legal advice but do not know where to turn for a lawyer.
116 Cleveland Ave. NWSuite 400
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0685
Phone: (330) 453-0685
Attorney referrals: (330) 453-0686
Attorney referrals: (330) 453-0686
Stark County Family Court: Juvenile Intake
Intake specialists who work with juvenile offenders and their families to prepare for court cases and provide mediation when possible.
110 Central Plz. SSuite 601
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7317
Phone: (330) 451-7317
Stark County Juvenile Prosecutor
Helping victims of juvenile crimes in Stark County to seek justice and rebuild their lives.
Phone: (330) 451-7482
Phone: (330) 451-7482
Stark County Public Defender
Legal counsel and representation for low-income residents who are unable to afford a private defense attorney.
201 Cleveland Ave. SWSuite 104
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7200
Phone: (330) 451-7200
Victim/Witness Division of the Stark County Prosecutor's Office
Supporting victims of crimes in Stark County with information about all aspects of the prosecution as well as community referrals to health and social services.
110 Central Plz. SSuite 510
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 451-7452
Phone: (330) 451-7452
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Helpful links
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.