Born and raised in the Akron, Judge Jerry Larson is committed to the future of our community. A graduate of Firestone High School and The University of Akron, he has also been involved in several community organizations such as Board of Trustees for the Community AIDS Network, the Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Committee, he was a MADD Red Ribbon Award Winner and is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. In addition, Judge Larson is also a Certified Instructor for Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy and a Certified Instructor for the Office of the Attorney General.

Judge Larson has served the City of Akron for nearly 20 years in various capacities including Criminal Prosecutor/Assistant Director of Law (8 years), Police Legal Advisor (8 years), and Chief Assistant Prosecutor (2 years). Judge Larson currently serves as a Municipal Court Judge. He is a strong proponent of Specialty Courts, including a new Veteran’s Court.

Experience

• Judge, Akron Municipal Court
• Chief Assistant Prosecutor, CIty of Akron (2 years)
• Police Legal Advisor, City of Akron (8 years)
• Criminal Prosecutor/Assistant Director of Law, City of Akron (8 years)

Education

• University of Akron, School of Law, Juris Doctor
• Certified Instructor, Ohio Peace Officer

Training Academy

• Certified Instructor, Office of the Attorney General
• University of Akron, Business Administration, B.S.
• Firestone High School

Affiliations

• MADD Red Ribbon Award Winner
• Board of Trustees, Community AIDS Network
• Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Committee
• Member, Westminster Presbyterian Church

Born and raised in the city of Akron… committed to Akron’s Future.