Sara Fagnilli Running For Lakewood Municipal Judge

LAKEWOOD, OH — Sara Fagnilli has announced her candidacy for Lakewood Municipal Court judge.

Fagnilli, a Lakewood resident, has 34 years of experience as a lawyer. She focuses on both municipal and public law. She has offered representation to clients like the city of Lakewood and trial work in federal, state and local courtrooms.

“I am excited to enter the race to serve as Lakewood Municipal Court Judge. It is imperative the person sitting on that bench not only has the experience to handle the wide variety of cases that come before the court but also has the integrity to make decisions that are fair and just,” Fagnilli said. “High standards are important because I have seen firsthand how a decision can directly impact people.”

During her career, Fagnilli has been a municipal prosecutor, a private practice attorney, general counsel for government entities and a law director. She is also a member of the Lakewood Kiwanis and Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary, the Lakewood Schools PTA, the Giving Tree Project and served on the Citizens' Advisory Committee for the Community Development Block Grant Program and the Lakewood Charter Review Commission.

“My husband and I have made Lakewood our home. We raised our family here and it is a community that I care very deeply about. My goal is to continue protecting the safety and well-being of all of our families and neighborhoods by serving as Judge,” Fagnilli said.

The Lakewood primary election will be held Sept. 14, 2021.