The Stark County Bar Association was founded in 1900 and has proudly served the Stark County community for 125 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
Magistrate Beverly Proctor-Donald took office as President of the Stark County Bar Association when her one-year term began on July 1st. Magistrate Proctor-Donald became the 108th President, succeeding former president, Attorney Angela T. Vagotis. At the Installation Ceremony held on June 25th the Association’s Elected Officers and Members were sworn in for the 2025-2026 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
2026 Law Day
The Stark County Bar Association held its annual Law Week April 27th – May 1st. The SCBA sponsored a wide variety of student contests including an Essay Contest, Moot Court Competition, Art/Creative Contest and offered a Tour de Courts to give students an opportunity to learn and visit our different Stark County Courts. College students also had the opportunity to participate 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 and special sessions of the Fifth District Court of Appeals that traveled to Canton South High School. In addition to the various contests, Patti Hostetler was awarded the prestigious Liberty Bell Award.
Driver’s License Reinstatement Clinic
Saturday, November 1, 2025
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 425 Cleveland Ave., S.W. Canton, Ohio
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
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.
