Mahoning County Prosecutor

Lynn Maro

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8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
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Mahoning County Prosecutor's People's Law School

What is People’s Law School?

People’s Law School is a 5 week course offered by the Mahoning County Prosecutor’s Office to provide a free overview of legal concepts to the community. 

 

Register below!

 

People’s Law School 2025 will be held every Wednesday night in October.

Session Dates: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Boardman Library
                  7680 Glenwood Avenue
                  Youngstown, OH 44512

Click here to visit the Library's Event Page for People's Law School

Course Schedule:

Week 1:

Hour 1: Criminal Prosecution and Plea Bargaining

With Prosecutor Lynn Maro

  • Criminal prosecution, from investigation and charging to trial
  • Roles of prosecutors, defense attorneys, and judges
  • Plea bargaining—its benefits, drawbacks, and the Office standards governing its use

Hour 2: Misdemeanors and OVI

With Assistant Prosecutor Ralph Rivera

  • Misdemeanor offenses and typical penalties
  • OVI charges, including legal definitions, testing procedures,  and court processes
Week 2:

Hour 1: Human Trafficking and Sting Operations

With Prosecutor Lynn Maro, Assistant Prosecutor Caitlyn Andrews, and Judge Renee DiSalvo

  • Human trafficking laws, supporting survivors, and prosecuting offenders
  • The use of sting operations as a law enforcement tactic

Hour 2: Specialty Courts

With Assistant Prosecutors Anissa Modarelli and Katie Jones

  • Overview of our specialty courts, including the the Mahoning County Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans’ courts
Week 3:

Hour 1: Civil Division and Zoning

With Prosecutor Lynn Maro and Assistant Prosecutor Donald Duda

  • An overview of the prosecutor’s role in representing county officials, offices, and boards
  • The enforcement of zoning regulations and compliance with local codes and ordinances.

Hour 2: Delinquent Tax, Foreclosures, Evictions

With Assistant Prosecutor Thomas Michaels

  • The legal framework governing landlord-tenant relationships and evictions
  • The foreclosure process and the role of local government in property enforcement and nuisance abatement
Week 4:

Hour 1& 2: The Constitution and Understanding Your Rights

With Criminal Chief, John Juhasz

  • Key constitutional rights under both the United States and Ohio Constitutions
  • Fundamental protections such as search and seizure, due process, free speech, and the right to counsel
Week 5:

Hour 1: Juvenile Law

With Juvenile Division Chief, Jennifer Robbins

  • The juvenile justice system in Mahoning County, focusing on how it differs from adult criminal court.
  • The prosecutor’s role in balancing rehabilitation and accountability.

Hour 2: Wills and Estates

With Judge Robert Rusu

  • An introduction to wills, estates, and the probate process
  • The legal importance of having a valid will
  • What happens when someone dies without a will

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