The Stark County Bar Association was founded in 1900 and has proudly served the Stark County community for more than 120 years. The purpose of the Stark County Bar Association is to work for the general good of the community, to improve the administration of the law in the interests of the public, to promote good relations among the members of the bar, and to further the professional interests of our members.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Leadership
The Honorable Frank G. Forchione took office as President of the Stark County Bar Association when his one-year term began on July 1st. Judge Forchione became the 106th President, succeeding former president, Magistrate Stephan P. Babik. At the Installation Ceremony held on June 28th the Association’s Elected Officers and Members were sworn in for the 2023-2024 term.
Contact Us
Our staff is here to serve the members of the association and look forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact the bar office if you ever have any questions. This is what we are here for.
Community Involvement
2023 Law Day
The Stark County Bar Association held its annual Law Week May 1st – May 5th. The SCBA sponsored a wide variety of student contests including a Poster Contest, Essay Contest, Moot Court Competition, Digital Media Contest and offer a Tour de Courts of our downtown Canton Stark County Courts. College students also participated in our “Why I Want To Become A Lawyer” Essay Scholarship Contest. Other events which took place included an Ask-A-Lawyer at Massillon Washington High School and the Justice Bus, offering free legal advice. In addition to the various contests, Dr. Michele Heberling, PhD. was awarded the prestigious Liberty Bell Award. Everyone received their award at our Annual Law Day Luncheon with our special Keynote Speaker, Attorney General Dave Yost. The luncheon was then followed by a 3 hour “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration” Seminar.
May 1-5, 2023
EVICTION ASSISTANCE
The Supreme Court has developed a new Eviction Assistance webpage that provides centralized information for individuals facing eviction.
Visit: www.supremecourt.ohio.gov
Stark County Bar Association Legal Scholarship
The Stark County Bar Association offers a Legal Scholarship through Stark Community Foundation. To learn more about our scholarship opportunities, eligibility requirements and information, please visit Stark Community Foundation’s website at www.starkcf.org. The Application deadline is April 1st.
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Our Self-Study CLE
MAY 16, 2024
2024 ESTATE PLANNING and ELDER LAW SYMPOSIUM
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