Magistrate appointed to serve as Allen County Judge
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Allen County Magistrate Jason Custer to serve as judge of the Allen Superior Court Civil Division Tuesday.
Judicial appointments
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‘You don’t do it alone’: McAdam prepares to take over IN Tax Court
The challenge awaiting Justin McAdam as he prepares to take over as judge of the Indiana Tax Court is a unique one in the state’s judicial system.
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‘A real judicial leader’: Judge Felix goes to COA with high praise, lofty goals
There was a moment during Judge Paul Felix’s remarks, after he was announced as the next Court of Appeals of Indiana judge, where he took a break from talking about the legal profession and thanking the various colleagues who’d helped him.
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2022 in review: Top stories
To wrap up 2022, here’s a look back at the biggest stories of the year, as voted on by IL staff.
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Soon-to-be justice: Molter picked by governor to fill Indiana Supreme Court opening
Humble, caring and collaborative is how soon-to-be Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter was described by colleagues and friends. On June 10, at the Indiana Statehouse, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Molter, currently the most junior judge on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, will join the state’s highest bench as the 111th justice.
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Six judges selected as finalists for two vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The selection process will fill vacancies created by the upcoming retirements of Marion Superior Court Judges John Hanley and Mark Stoner.
Three finalists selected for Allen Superior Court vacancy
The successful candidate will succeed Allen Superior Court Judge David Avery, who announced in May that he would retire at the end of this year.
Six candidates to interview for Allen County judicial vacancy
The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission will interview each candidate next week and select three finalists for the post.
Gov. Holcomb announces judicial appointments for Marshall and Grant Counties
Governor Eric Holcomb today announced the appointments of Janette Surrisi and Nathan Meeks to serve as judges on the Marshall County Circuit Court and the Grant County Superior Court #2.
Biden nominates Illinois judge to 7th Circuit; nominee would be court’s 1st Hispanic judge
President Joe Biden’s most recent nominee to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals would be the first Hispanic judge to serve on the Chicago-based appellate court if she is confirmed.
Blaiklock, Kern appointed to Marion Superior Court, replacing Flowers, Welch
A law firm managing partner and a magistrate judge have been named the next Marion Superior Court judges.
Applications open in St. Joseph Co. to fill Brisco vacancy
The St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by Judge Cristal C. Brisco’s recent confirmation as a federal judge.
Following Brisco, Lund confirmed to IN Northern District, filling both vacancies
A pair of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana judicial vacancies have been filled after the U.S. Senate confirmed St. Joseph Superior Judge Cristal C. Brisco and Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund by wide margins.
Governor makes appointments to Hamilton, St. Joseph County benches
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced two new judicial appointments to fill bench vacancies in Hamilton and St. Joseph Counties.
Holcomb appoints judges in Howard, Vanderburg Cos., JNC member in St. Joe county
Gov. Eric Holcomb this week announced judicial appointments in Howard and Vanderburgh counties, as well as an appointment to the St. Joseph County Judicial Nominating Commission.
Attorney appointed to Vermillion Circuit Court bench
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed a new judge to the bench in Vermillion Circuit Court. Daniel Reed Young will be replacing Judge Jill Wesch, who resigned in December 2022.
Holcomb makes appointments to Marion, Allen, Delaware Co. courts
Gov. Eric Holcomb has announced new judicial appointments for courts in Marion, Allen and Delaware counties.
McAdam appointed next Indiana Tax Court judge
Justin McAdam will be the next judge of the Indiana Tax Court, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday.
Felix tapped to fill COA vacancy created by Robb retirement
Hamilton Circuit Judge Paul Felix has been named the newest judge of the Court of Appeals of Indiana. Gov. Eric Holcomb made the announcement Thursday in his Statehouse office.
Holcomb accepting applications for Howard, Vanderburgh Co. judicial openings
Applications are open for upcoming superior court vacancies in Howard and Vanderburgh counties.
Government attorneys, private practitioner named Tax Court finalists; afternoon candidates talk possible changes to court
Two government attorneys and one private practitioner have been named finalists in the search for Indiana’s next Tax Court judge.
Morning candidates for Tax Court vacancy make their case to lead unique court
Candidates to be the next Indiana Tax Court judge answered questions about how they would improve the court, rules they would want to change and what their role would be away from the bench during interviews Tuesday.
Tax Court interviews set for May 23
The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission will interview 10 applicants for the upcoming vacancy on the Indiana Tax Court on May 23.
New Grant Co. judge Foust to take the bench Monday; judge pro tem revoked
The appointment of a new judge to Grant Superior Court 2 following Judge Dana Kenworthy’s ascension to the Court of Appeals of Indiana means a judge pro tempore can be relieved of her duties.