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
Attorney Angela T. Vagotis took office as President of the Stark County Bar Association when her one-year term began on July 1st. Attorney Vagotis became the 107th President, succeeding former president, the Honorable Frank G. Forchione. At the Installation Ceremony held on June 20th the Association’s Elected Officers and Members were sworn in for the 2024-2025 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
2024 Law Day
The Stark County Bar Association held its annual Law Week April 29th – May 3rd. The SCBA sponsored a wide variety of student contests including a Poster Contest, Essay Contest, Moot Court Competition, Digital Media Contest and offered a Tour de Courts to give students an opportunity to learn and visit our different 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 Municipal Court, the Ohio Justice Bus visiting downtown Canton offering “free” legal advice, and special sessions of the Fifth District Court of Appeals that traveled to Canton South High School. Duane Wykoff was awarded the prestigious Liberty Bell Award. Everyone received their award at our Annual Law Day Luncheon with our special Keynote Speaker, Stark County Commissioner Richard Regula. The luncheon was then followed by a 3 hour “Legislative Process & The Impact On Your Practice” Seminar.
APRIL 29, 2024 - MAY 3, 2024
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.
