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Law Department
Until further notice, our office will only be taking complaints and intakes by phone. You can contact our office at (330) 489-3395 for assistance from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If an in person meeting is determined to be necessary, our staff will set an appointment time for you to come in.
The Canton Law Department is responsible for a wide variety of services provided to:
- Area law enforcement agencies
- City departments
- City employees
- The Courts
- The public
The law department takes an active role regionally by participating in the Stark Council of Governments (SCOG) and by working closely with the Stark County Prosecutor’s Office.
The Law Department is comprised of two divisions: the Civil Division and the Criminal Division. The Law Department is headed by the City Law Director, who is responsible for the administration of the department and is elected at-large every four years.
Representation
The Law Director and his staff provide representation for:
- Administration Officials
- Auditor
- City Commissions and Boards
- City Council
- Department Heads
- Mayor
- Treasurer
Areas of Expertise
The Law Department provides legal representation in such diverse areas as zoning, civil service, health, income tax, and building and code enforcement. Legal representation is also provided to the Fair Housing Commission, Park Commission, Planning Commission and other commissions and oversight groups.
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Jason P Reese
Law Director
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Katie Erchick Gilbert
City Prosecutor
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Law Department
Physical Address
218 Cleveland Avenue SW
7th Floor
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: : 330-489-3251Fax: : 330-489-3374