Judge Hribal was appointed as a Magistrate in 2007 and was one of two magistrates appointed on a part-time basis - a legal first in SA. Prior to her appointment as the Chief Magistrate, Judge Hribal presided over criminal and civil matters in Adelaide, suburban and country courts and was Regional Manager of the Criminal Division of the Adelaide Magistrates Court. As Chief Magistrate, Judge Hribal also has a key role on the State Courts Administration Council.