News
June 19, 2017 - 11:48 am
O’Connor life-long advocate for equal access to justice
Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor will be the featured welcome speaker at Community Legal Aid’s 65th Anniversary Celebration.
O’Connor was first elected to the Court in 2002, re-...
June 14, 2017 - 12:02 pm
Community Legal Aid is hiring a staff attorney in our Canton Office. To see details, including how to apply, click here.
We're also hiring a managing attorney. To see details, including how to apply, click here.
June 2, 2017 - 7:01 pm
We’re celebrating 65 years of Community Legal Aid this year, and it’s been an exciting time to look back on our history and the success that brought us to where we are today, as well as thinking about where we’re heading in the future.
A lot can...
June 2, 2017 - 3:26 pm
Stark County native promoted to new leadership role
Local attorney Dawn Spriggs has been tapped to be a supervising attorney for Community Legal Aid’s HelpLine team. In this newly created role, Spriggs will head the HelpLine, Legal Aid’s call-in phone...
June 2, 2017 - 3:25 pm
Whitney tells others, “Do not grow weary of doing good”
Community Legal Aid is saying goodbye to long-time attorney Richard Whiney, who retired at the end of last month after 28 years of serving low-income clients.
Whitney, a New London resident, has...
May 24, 2017 - 1:09 pm
Legal Aid provides holistic services to veterans
With Memorial Day right around the corner, any organization that works with veterans looks to commemorate the work and sacrifice of veterans and service members.
But many of those who served now face...
May 17, 2017 - 1:49 pm
Publication details accomplishments and impact for last year
Community Legal Aid has released is 2016 Annual Report. The publication details the non-profit law firm’s accomplishments and impact across its eight-county service area for the last year.
“I’...
May 3, 2017 - 3:55 pm
Gearing up for Law Week, we’re thankful for our volunteers
Community Legal Aid has long enjoyed a partnership with our local bar associations. From our referral process, to collaborations programs with local law students, to jointly working on events -...
May 3, 2017 - 10:06 am
Volunteers recognized for pro bono service
This week, Community Legal Aid, in collaboration with local bar associations, will honor local attorneys for their pro bono service. Legal Aid staff members will present these attorneys with Volunteer of the Year...
May 3, 2017 - 10:03 am
Non-profit aims to eliminate housing discrimination
Every April, the Department of Housing and Urban Development commemorates the passing of the Fair Housing Act by celebrating Fair Housing Month. This recognition month highlights fair housing practices...
April 21, 2017 - 10:22 am
Non-profit hopes to raise $20,000 toward programs and services
Community Legal Aid, a non-profit law firm, has launched a fundraising drive in honor of its 65th anniversary year.
The organization, which serves low-income residents of eight...
April 18, 2017 - 8:24 pm
OLAF-funded projects to take place in Youngstown, Akron
Community Legal Aid has received a neighborhood stabilization grant from the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation (OLAF). This new funding will support community redevelopment legal assistance.
The...
April 18, 2017 - 8:23 pm
Community invited to meet new Executive Director
Community Legal Aid is extending an open invitation to the greater Canton community to come meet its new Executive Director.
The purpose of the event is to invite community members into the organization...
April 13, 2017 - 11:29 am
Non-profit will provide advice and answer questions for those facing relocation
Community Legal Aid is hosting a community meeting for residents affected by the Washington Towne Homes closure. The non-profit law firm specializes in housing and foreclosure...
April 10, 2017 - 1:35 pm
Opportunities for Law Students
Summer Associate Program
Legal Aid has unpaid Summer Associate openings for Law Students in four (4) of our Northeast Ohio offices. The Summer Associate Program is currently closed.
Jerome L. Holub...
