Bolek sworn in as assistant prosecutor
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Brandy Chandler-brandychandler@gmail.com
Assistant Highland County Prosecutor Molly Bolek was sworn in Wednesday by Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins.
Bolek graduated from Whiteoak in 2000, received an Associate of Art Degree from Southern State Community College in 2001; Bachelor of Art Degree from Ohio Northern University in 2004, majoring in Criminal Justice; and a Juris Doctorate from University of Dayton School of Law in 2008. She has worked as a caseworker for Highand County Children Services, a legal intern and hearing officer for Montgomery County Child Support Enforcement Agency, and a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Fairfield County where she practiced both civil and criminal law. She is active in many community organizations, including volunteering for Fairfield County's free legal clinic, Relay for Life and United Way.
Bolek said she looks forward to returning home to Highland County where she will serve the local community.
"I am excited to work in Highland County," Bolek said. "I like to give back, and I am glad to be able to serve in the community where I grew up."
Collins told The Highland County Press that she know Bolek will be up to the many challenges that come into the Highland County Prosecutor's Office, where the assistants face a variety of cases.
"As an assistant in Highland County, the biggest challenge is also one of the greatest parts of the job: everyday is something new," Collins said. "In larger counties, an assistant only prosecutes one type of case everyday. In Highland County, an assistant handles everything that comes through the office, and often times, in the same day. I enjoy that I learn something new everyday, but the challenge is that I am learning something new everyday. Not many assistant prosecutor's my age can say they have tried three murder cases. Also in Highland County, the training period isn't as long as it is in larger counties. With three courts to cover you really have to just jump in and take off. Luckily the judges, our staff, and law enforcement understand that and are patient."
Collins said she feels luck to serve in the county where is grew up and is now raising her family, and she knows that Bolek feels the same way.
"The greatest reward of working in Highland County is that I feel I am making a difference in the place I call home," Collins said. "I grew up here and my children are growing up here, so I have a vested interest in this County. I met Molly when she worked at Children Services and I really liked her. She has a no nonsense work style that I like. She has great work ethic which is important in a small prosecutor's office. Also Molly is from Highland County so I know she will have the same passion for this job that I have because she too has a strong bond to the County."
Assistant Highland County Prosecutor Molly Bolek was sworn in Wednesday by Highland County Prosecutor Anneka Collins.
Bolek graduated from Whiteoak in 2000, received an Associate of Arts Degree from Southern State Community College in 2001; Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Northern University in 2004, majoring in Criminal Justice; and a Juris Doctorate from University of Dayton School of Law in 2008. She has worked as a caseworker for Highand County Children Services, a legal intern and hearing officer for Montgomery County Child Support Enforcement Agency, and a Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Fairfield County where she practiced both civil and criminal law. She is active in many community organizations, including volunteering for Fairfield County's free legal clinic, Relay for Life and United Way.
Bolek said she looks forward to returning home to Highland County where she will serve the local community.
"I am excited to work in Highland County," Bolek said. "I like to give back, and I am glad to be able to serve in the community where I grew up."
Collins told The Highland County Press that she knows Bolek will be up to the many challenges that come into the Highland County Prosecutor's Office, where the assistants face a variety of cases.
"As an assistant in Highland County, the biggest challenge is also one of the greatest parts of the job: everyday is something new," Collins said. "In larger counties, an assistant only prosecutes one type of case every day. In Highland County, an assistant handles everything that comes through the office, and often times, in the same day. I enjoy that I learn something new every day, but the challenge is that I am learning something new every day. Not many assistant prosecutors my age can say they have tried three murder cases. Also in Highland County, the training period isn't as long as it is in larger counties.
"With three courts to cover, you really have to just jump in and take off. Luckily, the judges, our staff, and law enforcement understand that and are patient."
"With three courts to cover, you really have to just jump in and take off. Luckily, the judges, our staff, and law enforcement understand that and are patient."
Collins said she feels lucky to serve in the county where she grew up and is now raising her family, and she knows that Bolek feels the same way.
"The greatest reward of working in Highland County is that I feel I am making a difference in the place I call home," Collins said. "I grew up here and my children are growing up here, so I have a vested interest in this county. I met Molly when she worked at Children Services and I really liked her. She has a no-nonsense work style that I like. She has a great work ethic, which is important in a small prosecutor's office. Also, Molly is from Highland County, so I know she will have the same passion for this job that I have because she too has a strong bond to the county."
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