Honorable Alison McCarty

The Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division, led by Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer, aims to assist individuals navigating important legal matters such as marriage licenses, adoption, estate settlement, and guardianship. With a commitment to integrity and adherence to Ohio law, the court provides essential services to the community while fostering innovative judicial practices. Judge Stormer's leadership and innovative contributions have earned her recognition, including the Thomas J. Moyer Award for Judicial Excellence. Under her guidance, the court has introduced programs like New Day Court and a mediation initiative, reflecting a dedication to therapeutic jurisprudence and community support for those in need. Generated from the website

Summit County Court Clerk, located in Akron, OH, houses the Summit County Domestic Relations Court. This court serves residents of Summit County, Ohio, handling cases related to divorce, dissolution, annulment, parentage, child support, legal custody, visitation, and civil protection orders. Administrative Judge Katarina Cook, a product of Akron Public Schools, oversees the court alongside Presiding Judge Kani Harvey Hightower. The court also offers various programs and services, including the Working Together Program, Family Recovery Court, Parent Coordinators & Supervised Visitation, and Guardian Ad Litem services. With a focus on promoting access to justice, the court recently implemented AI transcription technology to enhance efficiency, reduce workload, and speed up case resolutions. Additionally, the court provides resources and support for self-represented litigants, ensuring fair and timely adjudication of family matters. Generated from the website content

The Summit County Court of Common Pleas is a court of general jurisdiction, engaged in handling both criminal and civil cases. The probation department provides the courts with an array of investigative reports in areas, such as drug court evaluations, intervention, conviction assessments, pretrial investigations and reports. Located in Akron, Ohio, The Summit County Court of Common Pleas provide services to the parties as a public offering. The specialty of the court includes domestic violence, drug court, report assessments, financial enforcement and intervention in lieu of conviction.