Rachel Roberts

Assistant District Attorney Rachel Roberts has made it official by announcing her candidacy for Dunkirk City Court Judge in the Nov. 7 General Election.

“I am the only candidate running for Dunkirk City Court Judge that has devoted my entire professional career to protecting the safety of Chautauqua County residents, holding criminals accountable for their crimes, and advocating for the needs and rights of victims.”

Roberts is a Western New York native having been born and raised in Buffalo. She completed the majority of her undergraduate studies at the University of Buffalo and obtained her law degree from the University at Buffalo Law School in June of 2001.

In February 2002, she was admitted to practice law in New York State and in May of 2002 commenced her chosen career as a professional prosecutor with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Roberts, now with 15 years of experience as a seasoned prosecutor, continues to pursue her passion protecting the residents of Chautauqua County and is currently the assigned prosecutor to her hometown of the city of Dunkirk.

Since joining the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office in May of 2002, Roberts has prosecuted literally thousands of misdemeanor cases and hundreds of felony cases throughout Chautauqua County. She has prosecuted many violent crimes involving rape and sexual assault against women and children, home burglaries that violate the sanctity of our homes, and illegal gun possession by hardened criminals that violate the safety of our homes and impact the ability of law abiding citizens to possess and carry firearms.

Roberts’ passion is for advocating for the rights of the most innocent victims in our society, children. Roberts was instrumental in spearheading and obtaining grant funds to start a Child Advocacy Program in Chautauqua County which has grown over the years into a very successful program independent of the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office. Roberts also planned, obtained funding, and implemented a very successful domestic violence prosecution unit within the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office that includes the services of a Spanish interpreter to serve the growing Hispanic community within Chautauqua County.

When commencing her professional career with the Chautauqua County District Attorney’s Office, Roberts traveled throughout Chautauqua County, fell in love with the Dunkirk area and saw the unbridled potential to raise a family in a safe location on the beautiful shores of Lake Erie. Fourteen years ago, Roberts and her husband George purchased a home in the city of Dunkirk and started a family. They continue to reside in the same house with their four beautiful children. Their children attend the Dunkirk school system and the family can often be seen participating in sports and other activities throughout the community.

“As your Dunkirk City Court Judge, I will continue to pursue my passion to serve the community where I am raising my family and will strive to insure that all members of the community no matter their status receive justice,” she said.

If you would like more information about Roberts and how you can help, visit www.robertsfordunkirkjudge.com or email info@robertsfordunkirkjudge.com.