Summit County Prosecutor's Office

What Summit County Prosecutor's Office does

The Summit County Prosecutor's Office is a public county government agency headquartered at 53 University Ave, 6th Floor, Akron, Ohio, with a secondary location at 53 Dan Street in the Juvenile Courthouse. It is led by Prosecutor Elliot Kolkovich, who was sworn in on February 21, 2024 and elected to a full term in November 2024. The office employs approximately 168 staff across five core divisions: a Criminal Division (48 assistant prosecutors handling felony prosecution in Court of Common Pleas, plus specialized units for Violent Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Child Homicide/Rape), a Civil Division acting as the county's legal counsel, a Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), a Victim Services Division established in 2001, and a Juvenile Delinquency Unit (which includes a 7-attorney Child Protection Unit and a 5-attorney Delinquency Division).

The office operates an electronic case management platform known as Matrix, through which law enforcement agencies submit cases electronically via MatrixCrime.com and defense counsel access discovery via the VIPRE Business Agent portal, with evidence shared through Evidence.com integration for body-worn camera footage. Beyond core prosecutorial work, it delivers a portfolio of community-facing programs including the Start by Believing sexual assault awareness campaign (launched April 2019), the Take Me Home database for individuals with communication disabilities (launched April 2007), the Safety Kids Calendar contest (sponsored since 2000), Senior Citizen Safety education, a Conviction Review Unit (established 2019), Women's Self-Defense classes, the Crossroads juvenile drug and mental health court, the Citizens Academy, the Ambassadors of Equity & Social Justice initiative, and a facility dog program (Adam) in partnership with Canine Companions.

As a publicly funded government entity, the office generates no commercial revenue and is funded through Summit County budgets supplemented by federal grants such as DOJ Office on Violence Against Women funding for the Domestic Violence Unit and SAFE Program. The sole disclosed quasi-revenue activity is a public records request fee schedule (10 cents per page, 20 cents per photo, $1 per CD/DVD, with $5 minimum waivers). It serves the residents of Summit County — the fourth-largest county in Ohio — alongside law enforcement agencies, Summit County Children Services, victim services organizations, and other county agencies requiring legal representation.

Name

Summit County Prosecutor's Office

Legal name

Summit County Prosecutor's Office

Website

https://prosecutor.summitoh.net

Company type

Public

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Summit County Prosecutor's Office is a publicly funded county government agency in Akron, Ohio, employing approximately 168 staff across Criminal, Civil, Child Support, Victim Services, and Juvenile divisions to prosecute felonies, provide legal counsel to county agencies, and deliver community safety programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Prosecution and Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Counsel and Prosecution (92213)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Prosecution & District/State Attorney Services (BPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ), Juvenile Justice System (Courts & Detention) (BPAIAFAF), Criminal Justice Reform & Legal System Advocacy (BPAGAFAI)

Keywords

• Criminal prosecution services
• Victim advocacy services
• Child support enforcement
• Juvenile justice services
• Government legal counsel

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Publicly funded government office serving Summit County residents with no commercial revenue generation. Operations funded through county budgets and public funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Summit County Prosecutor's Office is a county government agency that prosecutes felony criminal cases in Summit County, Ohio through 48 assistant prosecutors across specialized units (Violent Crimes, Domestic Violence, Child Homicide/Rape). It also provides civil legal counsel to county agencies, enforces child support orders through the Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), delivers victim advocacy services, and prosecutes juvenile delinquency and child protection matters. The office operates numerous public-facing programs including the Start by Believing sexual assault awareness campaign, Take Me Home program, Safety Kids Calendar, and Citizens Academy.

Product overview

The Summit County Prosecutor's Office provides public safety and justice services through five core divisions: Criminal Division (prosecuting felonies with 48 assistant prosecutors and specialized units for violent crimes, domestic violence, and child homicide/rape), Civil Division (county legal counsel), Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA), Victim Services Division (supporting crime victims), and Juvenile Delinquency Unit (handling juvenile matters and child protection). Beyond core prosecutorial functions, the office operates numerous public-facing programs including the Start by Believing sexual assault awareness campaign, Take Me Home database for individuals with communication disabilities, Safety Kids Calendar contest for middle schoolers, Senior Citizen Safety education, Conviction Review Unit, Women's Self-Defense Classes, Crossroads drug and mental health court program, Citizens Academy, Ambassadors of Equity & Social Justice initiative, and the Adam facility dog program. The office also manages an electronic case management system (Matrix) enabling electronic discovery and police case submission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Division Prosecutes felony crimes committed within Summit County through 48 assistant prosecutors in the Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Court, Probate Court, and appellate courts. Contains specialized units for Violent Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Child Homicide/Rape cases.
• Civil Division Functions as the county's law firm, providing legal counsel to all county agencies and elected officials in state or federal courts and administrative settings. Handles employment litigation, civil rights litigation, personal injury litigation, contract review, tax recoupment, real property transactions, and land use/zoning issues.
• Child Support Enforcement Agency (CSEA) Helps children receive financial and medical support by working with both parents to establish and enforce support orders. Provides paternity establishment, order establishment and enforcement, IV-D application processing, and multiple payment options including online, phone, mail, and Money Gram locations.
• Victim Services Division Provides court accompaniment, case status notifications at every stage of criminal justice proceedings (arraignment, pre-trials, status hearings, pleas, sentencing, motion hearings, judicial release), victim advocacy, emergency transportation, safety planning, and connections to the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program.
• Juvenile Delinquency Unit Represents juvenile victims and prosecutes juvenile delinquents in Summit County's Juvenile Court. Includes the Child Protection Unit (representing Summit County Children Services) and the Delinquency Division handling cases where perpetrators are under 18, including truancy and curfew violations.
• Start by Believing Campaign Public awareness campaign to end the cycle of silence around sexual assault. Improves community reactions to sexual assault survivors through education, encouraging belief and support rather than doubt or blame when victims disclose.
• Take Me Home Program Countywide initiative launched in April 2007 supporting individuals with communication difficulties and their families. Maintains a database of individuals with disabilities accessible only to law enforcement to help reunite lost individuals with caregivers.
• Safety Kids Calendar Annual children's calendar contest sponsored since 2000. Involves Summit County 6th-8th grade students creating posters depicting 12 safety rules including drug avoidance, stranger danger, gun safety, and anti-violence messaging. Over 1,000 posters from 13 schools submitted for 2025 contest.
• Senior Citizen Safety Program Education and protection initiative to help senior citizens protect themselves from crime. Includes speeches on crime prevention, an annual Safety Awareness Month in September, and an annual calendar with crime safety tips distributed to seniors.
• CSEA Safe Access Program Specialized program within CSEA supporting survivors of domestic violence. Reduces barriers for families seeking services by promoting economic stability and safeguarding rights of children and caregivers. Coordinates with Hope and Healing, Victim Assistance, Community Legal Aid, and Family Support Matters. Supported by federal DOJ Office on Violence Against Women grant.
• Conviction Review Unit
• Women's Self-Defense Classes Self-defense instruction covering verbal techniques, wrist breakaway, trachea notch push off, finger twist and pinch, groin slap and grab, ankle and shin kicks, escape choke hold, and ground escape. Taught by Chad Cunningham with 24 years of law enforcement experience.
• Crossroads Program Summit County Juvenile Court's Drug and Mental Health court serving juveniles with substance abuse/dependence problems and mental illness. Participants receive long-term treatment including probation, urine screens, substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, and court appearances.
• Citizens Academy Educational program providing community members insight into how the Prosecutor serves the community. Covers charging decisions, plea negotiations, forensic evidence, grand jury proceedings, officer-involved shootings, body cams, child support, victim services, human trafficking, and sentencing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 48 assistant prosecutors handle criminal prosecutions, juvenile matters, and child protection cases
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Summit County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2007Announced Take Me Home program initiative together with Prosecutor's Office. Partner in database access for law enforcement to help locate missing individuals with communication difficulties.
• Canine CompanionscoreOthersNational organization that provides and trains assistance dogs at no cost. Provided Adam, the Summit County Prosecutor's Office facility dog who helps victims, particularly children, feel at ease in the office and courtroom. Adam spent two years training with Canine Companions.
• Pet Supplies PlusminorOthersCommunity partner supporting Adam, the facility dog, through in-kind donations or sponsorship.
• Stow Kent Animal HospitalminorOthersVeterinary partner providing care for Adam, the facility dog.
• Hope and Healing (Battered Women's Shelter)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBattered Women's Shelter of Summit and Medina Counties. Key partner in Safe Access Program for domestic violence survivors. Collaborates on strategic initiatives and provides essential resources for families affected by domestic violence.
• Victim Assistance ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal victim services organization that assists victims of domestic violence. Partner in Safe Access Program and helps victims understand protection order processes.
• Community Legal AidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal aid organization providing services to those who qualify. Partner in Safe Access Program supporting domestic violence survivors with legal matters.
• Family Support MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Safe Access Program connecting vulnerable children and caregivers with essential resources.
• Department of Justice Office on Violence Against WomencoreOthersFederal grant funder supporting the Domestic Violence Unit and SAFE Program (Strategic At-risk Family Education). Grant enables collaboration with Battered Women's Shelter and Victim Assistance Program.
• Autism Society of Ohio, Greater Akron ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrought Take Me Home program to Prosecutor's attention. Community partner supporting individuals with autism and their families through the program.
• Alzheimer's Association - Greater East Ohio Area ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Take Me Home program supporting individuals with Alzheimer's and related conditions who may have communication difficulties.
• Akron Police DepartmentcoreOthersLaw enforcement partner in Take Me Home program with database access to help locate missing individuals.
• Summit County Children Services BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency responsible for investigating child abuse and neglect. Partner in Child Advocacy Center and represented by Child Protection Unit prosecutors.
• Child Advocacy Center (CARE Center at Children's Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated at Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron. Provides physical examinations and interviews for sexually abused children. Prosecutor's Office and law enforcement observe interviews to assist prosecution decisions.
• Summit County Juvenile ProbationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Truancy Task Force and Crossroads Drug & Mental Health Court program for juveniles.
• Local School DistrictsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Truancy Task Force working to address school truancy policies and procedures county-wide.
• Summit County Victim AdvocatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Restorative Justice Committee providing victim impact panels for juvenile offenders.
• Catholic CharitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer group member of Restorative Justice Committee working with juvenile crime.
• Portage Path Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health facility partner providing services referred through various programs.
• Turning Point ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJuvenile court program for teens. Prosecutor Kolkovich and Judge Oldfield celebrate program graduates together.
• Clerk of Courts GalonskiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Clerk of Courts for expungement filing events including One-Stop Expungement Filing Day.
• Summit Legal DefendersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for annual expungement events helping individuals clear criminal records.
• Ambassadors of Equity & Social Justice Program MembersminorOthersInternal program fostering cultural inclusivity through education and engagement, examining issues of race, gender, orientation, class, culture, and justice.
• Judge OldfieldminorOthersCollaboration on Turning Point Program graduations and expungement events.
• Judge TeodosiominorOthersPartner in Clean Slate Juvenile Expungement Clinic.
• Sheriff FathereecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheriff expanded Take Me Home program to include mental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office: Ohio county prosecutor office covering Dayton. Runs functionally identical criminal, civil, juvenile, victim services, and child support divisions, providing a direct mid-size Ohio county peer for benchmarking.
• Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office: Neighboring Ohio county prosecutor office covering Cleveland. Operates the same criminal prosecution, civil counsel, victim services, and juvenile functions as Summit County, with comparable specialization into violent crime, domestic violence, and child protection units.
• Franklin County Prosecutor's Office: Ohio county prosecutor office covering Columbus. Performs identical core functions (felony prosecution, civil counsel, child support, victim services, juvenile) within a comparable urban-county environment, making it a close functional peer.
• Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office: Ohio county prosecutor office covering Cincinnati. Delivers the same suite of criminal prosecution, victim advocacy, child support enforcement, and juvenile services under Ohio state law — directly comparable in scope and structure to Summit County.
• Lucas County Prosecutor's Office: Ohio county prosecutor office covering Toledo. Operates parallel divisions for criminal prosecution, civil, child support, victim services, and juvenile delinquency under the same Ohio Revised Code framework.
• Mahoning County Prosecutor's Office: Ohio county prosecutor office covering Youngstown — notably a prior employer of Summit's Chief Counsel Brad Gessner. Operates the same county-level prosecution, civil counsel, and juvenile functions under Ohio law.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Attorney's Office - Northern District of Ohio: Federal prosecutorial authority covering the same geographic region as Summit County. Prosecutes federal crimes overlapping with county-level felony work; Summit's current Prosecutor Kolkovich previously served here as an AUSA.
• Ohio Attorney General's Office: State-level prosecutorial and legal counsel authority covering all of Ohio. Performs overlapping criminal prosecution (appellate, organized crime), consumer protection, and civil functions that intersect with Summit County's work but at a statewide scale.

Regional players

• Lorain County Prosecutor's Office: Neighboring Ohio county prosecutor office where Deputy Chief Counsel Rick Raley previously served. Performs the same core prosecution, civil, and juvenile functions under Ohio law in a comparable mid-size county.
• Medina County Prosecutor's Office: Neighboring Ohio county prosecutor office — a prior employer of Summit's Chief Counsel Brad Gessner. Delivers the same county-level prosecution, victim services, and juvenile functions in an adjacent suburban-rural county.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProsKolkovich
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• Instagraminstagram.com/proskolkovich
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summit-county-prosecutor's-office

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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