Elliot is originally from Staunton, Illinois. He has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He is married to his wife, Elizabeth, with whom he has 2 children. He currently lives in Akron, Ohio. 

Elliot previously worked as a community outreach prosecutor, grand jury supervisor, and assistant prosecutor for the Summit County Prosecutor's Office.

Elliot Kolkovich currently serves as the Summit County Prosecutor. He was appointed to this position in 2024 and is running for election to a full term. 

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As the Summit County Prosecutor for 1 year, Kolkovich oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As an assistant United States attorney for 1 year, Kolkovich prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, mentored and supervised clerical staff, and attorneys, advised state and federal law enforcement agents during investigations, and presented cases to grand juries.

Worked in the Juvenile Division and then the criminal division since 2012.

As an assistant prosecutor of the juvenile division at the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Kolkivich prosecuted abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.

As a Grand Jury Supervisor, supervised the work of the grand jury and ensured that all evidence presented was done so in a fair and unbiased manner.

As a grand jury supervisor, Kolkovich supervised the jury and witness appearances and ensured that all evidence presented was done so in a fair and unbiased manner.

As a community outreach prosecutor, Kolkovich worked to keep the community safe and the justice system fair.

- As the Summit County Prosecutor for 1 year, Kolkovich oversees civil and criminal prosecutions, works with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provides legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As an assistant United States attorney for 1 year, Kolkovich prosecuted federal criminal cases on behalf of the U.S. attorney’s office, mentored and supervised clerical staff, and attorneys, advised state and federal law enforcement agents during investigations, and presented cases to grand juries.
- As an assistant prosecutor of the juvenile division at the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, Kolkivich prosecuted abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.
- As a grand jury supervisor, Kolkovich supervised the jury and witness appearances and ensured that all evidence presented was done so in a fair and unbiased manner.
- As a community outreach prosecutor, Kolkovich worked to keep the community safe and the justice system fair.

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Plans to use their experience and qualifications to advocate for vulnerable community members and enhance neighborhood safety.

Advocates for the "most vulnerable people in our community" and neighborhood safety. 

Said, "My office works hard to fight for victims and hold drug dealers accountable ... We will continue to aggressively prosecute drug dealers and they will be sent to prison."

- Advocates for the "most vulnerable people in our community" and neighborhood safety. 
- Said, "My office works hard to fight for victims and hold drug dealers accountable ... We will continue to aggressively prosecute drug dealers and they will be sent to prison."

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As of August 23, 2024, Elliot Kolkovich’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Elliot Kolkovich

Elliot is originally from Staunton, IL. He has a bachelor's degree and master's degree in journalism from the University of Illinois and a law degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He lives with his wife, Elizabeth, and their 2 children, in Akron, OH.

Elliot Kolkovich currently serves as the Summit County Prosecutor. He was sworn into the position in February 2024 and is running for reelection.

As an assistant prosecutor in the juvenile division, prosecuted abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.

As a grand jury supervisor, supervised the jury and witness appearances and ensured that all evidence presented was done so in a fair and unbiased manner.

As a community outreach prosecutor, worked to keep the community safe and the justice system fair.

- As an assistant prosecutor in the juvenile division, prosecuted abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.
- As a grand jury supervisor, supervised the jury and witness appearances and ensured that all evidence presented was done so in a fair and unbiased manner.
- As a community outreach prosecutor, worked to keep the community safe and the justice system fair.

Plans to advocate for vulnerable community members and enhance neighborhood safety.

- Plans to advocate for vulnerable community members and enhance neighborhood safety.
- Said, "My office works hard to fight for victims and hold drug dealers accountable ... We will continue to aggressively prosecute drug dealers and they will be sent to prison."

Supports awareness campaigns to keeping Summit County’s seniors safe from frauds and scams.

- Supports awareness campaigns to keeping Summit County’s seniors safe from frauds and scams.

Elliot Kolkovich was born in Staunton, Illinois, and attended the University of Illinois, where he earned a bachelor's and master's in Journalism. He is married to Elizabeth, and they have two children, a son born in 2012 and a daughter born in 2020. They currently reside in Ohio.

Elliot Kolkovich is currently the Summit County Prosecutor. He previously worked as the Grand Jury Supervisor and as an Assistant United States Attorney. He also served as the Community Outreach Prosecutor at the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office.

Elliot Kolkovich was sworn in as the Summit County Prosecutor in February 2024.

- County Prosecutors are attorneys that handle criminal and civil legal action for the people in their county. The County Prosecutor can choose the cases they want to take.
- County Prosecutors can also represent the state if the state is being sued. 
- They also have the discretion of whether or not to bring charges against arrested people, whether or not to seek jail time, or whether or not to send individuals to pre-trial diversion programs. 
- The County Prosecutor advises cities, townships, boards, departments, and county officials on legal matters. 
- County Prosecutors are elected to terms of 4 years. There are no term limits for this office. 