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William "Willie" Roberts earned a bachelor's degree in government and a law degree from the Northern Kentucky University-Salmon P. Chase College of Law. He lives in Morehead, Kentucky.

William previously worked as an attorney for the Kentucky Attorney General.

William "Willie" Roberts is currently District Judge for Kentucky District Court, District 21, representing Bath, Menifee, Rowan and Montgomery counties.

Morehead Police pursue charges against judge in hit-and-run crash

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William is currently a judge for Kentucky's 21st District Court. He was appointed in 2009 and re-elected in 2010; he is in his fifth term.

As of March 10, 2026, William "Willie" Roberts did not have a website or any information online.

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Involved in a hit-and-run crash on March 10th in Morehead, according to the Morehead Police Department.

Paid a fine and court costs for failing to file an accident report after being involved in a hit-and-run accident.

- Paid a fine and court costs for failing to file an accident report after being involved in a hit-and-run accident.

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As an attorney for the Kentucky Attorney General for seven years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

- As an attorney for the Kentucky Attorney General for seven years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

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William "Willie" Roberts

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Willie is a District Court Judge. He works at the Kentucky District Court for District 21, which serves Bath, Menifee, Rowan and Montgomery counties.

Involved in a hit-and-run crash on March 10th in Morehead, according to the police department.

- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 