Local attorney bids to fill judicial post

Virginia Barborak, who is an assistant prosecuting attorney, is the first to appy for the post of Municipal Court Judge as replacement for Judge Robert C. Roberts, who has announced his retirement.

Barborak has said she believes her extensive experience working as an assistant prosecuting attorney at the county municipal court gives her the right qualifications for this judicial post.

"I have been in the municipal court every week as the assistant prosecuting attorney. It has been a pleasure to work with Judge Roberts, and he will be greatly missed. I have learned so much from him, and he has always been supportive of me," Barborak said. "We are dawning upon a new era, and there are many changes that can be made in order to make the justice system more accessible to the people of Columbiana County. I am open to suggestions from all citizens, regardless of their political party, as to how we can make this court system work better."

"I love Columbiana County and its people. I come from a blue collar background, and I promise to never forget where I came from. If I am elected, I will make sure that it is not cost prohibitive for a person to have their day in court and that there is access to justice for all," Barborak said.