Nick Borkovich

Nick Borkovich (May 30, 1935 – May 19, 2017) was a Canadian justice of the peace who retired from Hamilton's Ontario Superior Court of Justice in 2010.[1][2]

Nick Borkovich
BornMay 30, 1935
DiedMay 19, 2017
NationalityCanadian
OccupationSuperior court justice
Years active28 years

Career

Known for his fairness and common sense, Nick Borkovich was a Superior court justice in Ontario, who served on the bench for 28 years, starting in 1982.[1][3] Along with three other judges, he jokingly became part of the "Slavic bench". Walter Stayshyn, Eugene Fedak and William Festeryga were of Ukrainian descent, whereas Borkovich was of Serbian heritage.[1]

Borkovich attended McMaster University and Osgoode Hall Law School with his good friend Walter Stayshyn. Called to the Ontario bar in 1962, Borkovich articled with John Munroe and Jack Pelech. In 1963, Borkovich and Stayshyn opened a law practice in Hamilton.[1]

According to Jaime Stephenson, president of the Hamilton Criminal Lawyers' Association, Borkovich truly believed in the jury system, "He was firm, but also kind and never devalued any participant in the judicial system, ..."[1] However, he also knew when to come down hard, giving a violent child molester one of the harshest sentences ever assigned in Canada.[4]

Background

Born in Oakville, Ontario to Serbian immigrant parents, Borkovich moved to east Hamilton when he was a child.[1] He graduated from Delta Secondary School where he played baseball and basketball. He carried his love of sports into adulthood, regularly attending football, hockey, and basketball games and later coaching his granddaughter's basketball team.

He was married to Marie Celeste for 54 years. They have two daughters, Lisa and Dana.[1]

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References
  1. Fragomeni, Carmela (2017-05-25). "Obituary: Nick Borkovich remembered as sensible, sincere and humble". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  2. Canada, Service. "Basic search - Canada.ca". www.canada.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  3. LifeNews. "The Honourable Nick Borkovich | lifenews.ca". www.lifenews.ca. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
  4. Clairmont, Susan (2014-02-08). "Pedophile James Cooper back behind bars". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 2018-03-25.
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