Abigail Schock
Training Director
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Office: 330-434-3461
Education: University of Akron School of Law, JD
The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts in Geography
Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, Abigail graduated from The Ohio State University in 2009 with a B.A. in Geography. She obtained her J.D. from the University of Akron School of Law and in 2013 was licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio. While in law school, Abigail interned at the Summit Legal Defender’s Office, the Federal Public Defender, and the University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic. Abigail began her career as a Public Defender at the Tuscarawas County Public Defender’s Office where she represented indigent defendants charged with misdemeanor offenses. She then moved to the Portage County Public Defender’s Office where she most recently managed a team of felony attorneys in Common Pleas Court. She has significant trial experience ranging from misdemeanor to felony jury trials. She obtained NHSTA certification to defend OVI cases.
Abigail is extremely passionate about indigent defense and believes that providing quality legal representation to indigent defendants is one of the most important and meaningful cornerstones of the legal profession. She hopes to share this passion in her role as Training Director.