Janie D. Roberts

Office: Common Pleas Court Domestic and Juvenile Division

Age: 61

Residence: Columbus, OH

Email: janiedroberts@yahoo.com

Website: Roberts for Judge; robertsforjudge.org

Occupation: Attorney

Education: J.D. Capital University Law School

Work Experience: Attorney since May 1985

Family: Mother of 3 adult children

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Bar Association Ratings: N/A

(1) List your judicial experience (courts and years):
I was a Magistrate in Franklin County Juvenile Court from 1997 to
2006. I presided over Juvenile Traffic Court and had many trials. Cases
ranged from speed and assured clear distance to OVI\’s and vehicular
homicide. I worked with community organizations to establish
programs for juveniles.

(2) What about your non-judicial legal experience quali×es you to be a
judge?
I have practiced law for 33 years. I have represented thousands of
clients in every type of case that is heard in the domestic and juvenile
branch of the court. My experience as a trial lawyer in all courts gives
me the perspective needed to be a fair judge. My clients are people
from diverse backgrounds and with diverse issues. Domestic and
Juvenile court cases involve emotional issues and people who are not in
the best places. I have the personality and temperament that is needed
to be a good and effective judge. I listen to people, I am respectful of all
people, I am knowledgeable of the law and know when I don\’t know
something and need to do research. I understand that a Judge\’s duty is
to provide a fair, unbiased and efficient courtroom for litigants to
present their cases and get resolutions so they can move on with their
lives.

(3) Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I want to use my knowledge and experience to provide a courtroom
where every person is shown respect, where cases are decided based
on the law and the facts presented and cases are heard and decided in a
timely manner. i will work with the community to provide juveniles with
options and to learn consequences of their actions and try to keep them
from ending up in the adult court system. I care about families and
children and want to make the court as helpful as it can be in reaching
solutions that improve the lives of families.