About Job Esau Perry

A Bit About Me

Job Esau Perry

Magistrate & Defense Attorney

Job Esau Perry was born and raised in Southern Georgia. Job moved to Ohio in 2001 to attend the University of Akron School of Law. Job has been a resident of Summit County ever since he moved here to attend school. Job has been an extremely active member of our community. He volunteers his time through service on various boards throughout the area. Job serves on the following boards:

Akron Bar Association- Board of Directors
Akron Public School Board 2022-2024
Boy Scouts of America- Executive Board
CHC (Community Health Center) Addiction Services- Board of Directors
Crown Point Ecology Center- Board of Directors
Oriana CBCF (Community Based Corrections Facility)- Facilities Governing Board
Summit County Criminal Justice- Advisory Board
Summit County Law Library- Resource Board

Work Experience

October 2024 - Present

April 2005 - Present

April 2002 - April 2005

Magistrate - Summit County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division

Preside over weekly civil commitment hearings at Summit County facilities
Preside over monthly continued commitment hearings at Summit County Community Support Services facility

Attorney & Owner - Law Office of Attorney Job Esau Perry

Criminal Defense- represent private and appointed clients facing criminal charges in all hearings and trials
Probate- represent appointed clients facing civil commitments for mental illness

Legal Intern - City of Akron Prosecutor's Office

Responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor cases
Research and writing on various legal topics