LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The law has been a part of his life for a half-century, but now is the time for a local judge to hang up his robe.
Lima municipal court Judge David Rodabaugh is retiring from his position and a small open house retirement party was held on Friday at the Lima municipal court. Rodabaugh was a 30-year private practice lawyer and spent 12 years in the city law department before completing Judge Ric Workman's term in 2016, and then being elected in 2017. Rodabaugh worked with the Attorney General's office to help crack down on drugs while also running his own private practice firm. As Rodabaugh looks back at his long career, he is grateful for his experience as a judge here in Lima.
"I just want to I guess say my appreciation to the people of Lima and of Allen County for their support, and their trust in me to handle important jobs well and do it in a way that'd be beneficial for the community, so I do thank the community for that opportunity," said Rodabaugh.
During this year's November election, John Payne was elected to be the new municipal court judge to replace Judge Rodabaugh.
