Protective/restraining Orders | Akron City Of - Department Of Law
172 South Broadway, Room 202, Akron, OH 44308
Barrier Free Restrooms|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves the cities of Akron and Fairlawn; the townships of Bath, Richfield, and Springfield; the villages of Lakemore and Richfield; and the part of Mogadore that is in Summit County, Ohio.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Same as site hours.
(330) 375-2730
Voice·
voice | Law Department
Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
44278, Ohio
Bath, Ohio
Richfield, Ohio
Mogadore, Ohio
44685, Ohio
Akron, Ohio
Lakemore, Ohio
44312, Ohio
Fairlawn, Ohio
Assists domestic violence victims in obtaining temporary protective orders. The victim must appear at the initial appearance of the defendant to discuss this order with the judge.
NOTE: Does not issue peace bonds or restraining orders.
Last assured
12/05/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Akron City Of - Department Of Law
Serves as legal advisor for the City and all of its departments. It is the corporate lawyer for the municipal corporation of Akron and handles all its legal affairs. It does not represent individuals in their private concerns.